| Age at missing | 38 years old |
| Case ID | robert-k-vernier |
| City en | Merryville |
| City geo ID | 4333163 |
| City slug | merryville |
| Classification | Lost/Injured Missing |
| Classification en | Lost/Injured Missing |
| County en | |
| County fips ref | 22011 |
| County slug | beauregard-parish |
| Created at | 2026-01-16T16:23:17.046178+00:00 |
| Date of birth | 1969-02-26 |
| Disappearance details | Vernier was last seen in Merryville, Louisiana on August 28, 2007. He had traveled to Houston, Texas with two friends. While they were on their way back, they crashed their car into a telephone pole on La. 389 and Monroe Whitman Road, south of Merryville. Vernier's friends stated he walked away from the scene of the crash. He has never been heard from again. Investigators found tracks near the Sabine River leading back up a highline along La. 389, and near a slough. They searched in two-mile radius around the crash site, but found no sign of Vernier besides the tracks. Although he is a knowledgeable woodsman, due to the state of his health Vernier could not have survived outdoors for very long. Foul play isn't suspected in his case, but he is presumed to be deceased. Investigating Agency Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office 337-463-3281 Source Information NamUs The Beauregard Daily News KPLC 7 Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated January 27, 2011; casefile added. |
| Disappearance details en | Vernier was last seen in Merryville, Louisiana on August 28, 2007. He had traveled to Houston, Texas with two friends. While they were on their way back, they crashed their car into a telephone pole on La. 389 and Monroe Whitman Road, south of Merryville. Vernier's friends stated he walked away from the scene of the crash. He has never been heard from again. Investigators found tracks near the Sabine River leading back up a highline along La. 389, and near a slough. They searched in two-mile radius around the crash site, but found no sign of Vernier besides the tracks. Although he is a knowledgeable woodsman, due to the state of his health Vernier could not have survived outdoors for very long. Foul play isn't suspected in his case, but he is presumed to be deceased. Investigating Agency Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office 337-463-3281 Source Information NamUs The Beauregard Daily News KPLC 7 Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated January 27, 2011; casefile added. |
| Disappearance details word count | 167 |
| Distinguishing marks | White male. Brown hair, green eyes. |
| Distinguishing marks en | White male. Brown hair, green eyes. |
| Full name | Robert K. Vernier |
| Full name en | Robert K. Vernier |
| Height | 5'6 - 5'7 |
| ID | 14446 |
| Investigating agency | Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office 337-463-3281 Source Information NamUs The Beauregard Daily News KPLC 7 |
| Missing since | 2007-08-28 |
| Official last updated | 2011-01-27 |
| Official update count | 1 |
| Official update history | casefile added. |
| Path | louisiana/beauregard-parish/merryville |
| Race | White |
| Race en | White |
| Sex | Male |
| Source info | NamUs The Beauregard Daily News KPLC 7 |
| State en | Louisiana |
| State ref | LA |
| State slug | louisiana |
| Status | active |
| Updated at | 2026-01-16T16:23:17.046178+00:00 |
| URL path | louisiana/beauregard-parish/merryville |
| Weight | 135 - 150 pounds |
Vernier was last seen in Merryville, Louisiana on August 28, 2007. He had traveled to Houston, Texas with two friends. While they were on their way back, they crashed their car into a telephone pole on La. 389 and Monroe Whitman Road, south of Merryville. Vernier’s friends stated he walked away from the scene of the crash. He has never been heard from again. Investigators found tracks near the Sabine River leading back up a highline along La. 389, and near a slough. They searched in two-mile radius around the crash site, but found no sign of Vernier besides the tracks. Although he is a knowledgeable woodsman, due to the state of his health Vernier could not have survived outdoors for very long. Foul play isn’t suspected in his case, but he is presumed to be deceased. Investigating Agency Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office 337-463-3281 Source Information NamUs The Beauregard Daily News KPLC 7 Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated January 27, 2011; casefile added.