The person at the center of this case
Robert Lee Kelley
Violent Crime · Open
23 years waiting · since 2002
ROBERT LEE KELLEY - ARVONIA, VIRGINIA
Justice for Robert Lee Kelley — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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clue
Lead #1Why did Kelley leave the accident scene before police arrived? Was he injured, fleeing, or in danger?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was the vehicle in, and were there any signs indicating Kelley's direction of travel after leaving the scene?
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location
Lead #3Has the area surrounding the crash site been thoroughly searched, including wooded areas and nearby structures?
On July 24, 2002, Robert Lee Kelley was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Route 675 near Route 685 in Buckingham County, Virginia, but vanished from the accident scene before law enforcement arrived. Despite over two decades of investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown and no trace of him has been found. The circumstances of his disappearance—whether he fled, was injured and unable to seek help, or met with foul play—remain a mystery that investigators continue to pursue.
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#575
Buckingham County Sheriff's Office / Virginia State Police
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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person
Lead #4Did Kelley have any reason to disappear voluntarily, or does evidence suggest he may have been taken from the scene?
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Source Narrative
Arvonia, Virginia July 24, 2002 On July 24, 2002, Robert Lee Kelley was involved in a single vehicle crash on Rt. 675 1/10 mile east on Rt.
685 in Buckingham County, Virginia. Kelley vanished from the accident scene prior to law enforcement arriving to investigate.
Kelley has not been heard from since the accident.
Timeline of Events
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2002-07-24
Vehicle Crash and Disappearance
Robert Lee Kelley involved in single-vehicle crash on Route 675 near Route 685 in Buckingham County, Virginia. He vanished from the accident scene prior to law enforcement arrival.
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 2002
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 2002
Last Updated:April 29, 2026