Missing Since: 1982-05-03 Location: Grand Saline, Texas
Roberts was last seen leaving his residence in Grand Saline, Texas to travel to his place of employment between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. on May 3, 1982. He never arrived at his destination and has not been seen again. Four days later, his car was found parked in a pasture off Caney Creek Road north of Grand Saline. There was no sign of a struggle at the scene. Foul play is possible in Roberts’s case, although the police stated there was no evidence of a crime and they thought he might still be alive. He worked as a security officer at Holly Lake Ranch, near Hawkins, Texas, in 1982. His wife had him declared legally dead about a year after he went missing, and collected his life insurance policy. Investigating Agency Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office 903-567-4133 Source Information Texas Department of Public Safety The Doe Network The Tyler Morning Telegraph Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated April 8, 2020; details of disappearance updated.