Daniel, 24, was last seen on June 23 driving away from his location of work in the Buckeye, Arizona desert - assumedly heading to the main road. So when he went missing on a work trip, his family knew something was up. Episode 40: MISSING Daniel Robinson - Buckeye, Arizona In June of 2021 young geologist, Daniel Robinson, was working on a job site in the early morning, when according to his coworker he drove off into the desert. Robinson has a missing part of his right forearm. According to reports, Robinson was invited inside Katelyns home and they ended up exchanging numbers. To date, the campaign has raised over $320,000 from donors around the country. Sanders said the department had followed up on every lead, interviewed co-workers, friends and relatives, and reviewed all evidence adding that the investigation is ongoing. Police found a second set of human remains on November 6, 2021 when the search for Robinson was still ongoing. [8], On November 9, 2021, it was announced that a second set of human remains had been discovered while searching for Robinson, and had been sent out for DNA testing and identification. ", Daniel Robinson and his father, David Robinson, in this undated photo provided by the family. After serving two tours in the deserts of Afghanistan, the Army vet is now in the deserts of Arizona, and has no plan to leave until he finds his 24-year-old son, Daniel Robinson. Cowboy Up for Buckeye Days. Daniel was an avid outdoorsman and would know that. Courtesy of David Robinson But, his social media channels, his podcast and the website dedicated to Daniel have been some of the most useful tools. BUCKEYE, Ariz. Columbia native Daniel Robinson has been missing for . There were nearly 90,000 active missing person cases as of the end of 2020, according to the National Crime Information Center. He had no noteworthy medical or mental health history, and people who knew him did not believe he would ever harm himself, documents show. Copyright 2023 KTVK/KPHO. I will not be home today but I dont see us hanging out any time soon," the report states. BUCKEYE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- The father of Daniel Robinson, who went missing after leaving a Buckeye job site over a year ago, says the human remains found in the desert over the weekend dont belong to his son. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. Daniel had asked Ken if he wanted to go with him to Phoenix to rest. Updated Daniel Robinson was last seen when he suddenly left the Buckeye, Arizona, site, where he worked as a hydrogeologist, just minutes after arriving on June 23, 2021. He has already conducted searches for more than 40 weeks in the Sonoran Desert. But Daniel or his remains were nowhere to be found. We began examining the cases of the missing in America as a. [9] The preliminary investigation, based on anthropological indication of race and the amount of time outside, has led officials to believe neither set of remains to be Robinson. David Robinson has said the amount of news coverage his Black sons disappearance has received is hurtful when compared to that of Gabby Petitos case a White woman whose story become a national obsession for many when she went missing, spurring digital detectives to comb through her online trail to try to solve the case. David has also successfully raised over $300,000 on GoFundMe to help him fund his relentless investigation. "If hes making someone feel uncomfortable, that wouldnt fly right with me. Buckeye Police Department continue to search for the young man who went missing in late June. Daniel was born without his hand and part of his fore arm on his right side. In the weeks before his disappearance, Robinson had told friends and family about a woman he had recently met. A month after his disappearance, Daniel's Jeep was found in a ravine, badly damaged and on its side. ", GABBY PETITO CASE BRINGS RENEWED INTEREST IN FINDING MISSING PEOPLE, HIKERS, The next day June 22, 2021 he sent his final message to the woman: "The world can get better, but Ill have to take all the time I can or we can, whatever to name it. I also wish the same will be true one day for Jason Landry, TX. This Jeep was later identified as the same Jeep that Robinson had been driving. By Dee Ford Byas. Legal Statement. The woman told police she met Robinson on the night of June 12, when he was working as an Instacart delivery worker. [1] [2] Contents 1 Background 2 Disappearance 3 Investigation 4 Response 5 References His messages to her also began to change. Robinson, now 25, was "not making sense" on the morning of his disappearance, a co-worker told police. Daniels father, David Robinson, received a call from a federal law enforcement official who had seen Daniel earlier that morning. Finally, on July 19, 2021, almost a month after Daniel disappeared, a rancher called Brandon Shelton found his 2017 Jeep Renegade with license plate NLA2CMA in a ravine. He cannot explain it, but it is another reason he believes there is more to the case than meets the eye. "I have to stay strong for Daniel," he told Fox News Digital. Then I thought this was a medical condition or something. 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Similar discrepancies have been noted by Jeep dealership service departments and other crash reconstructionists, the report said. The search for Daniel Robinson continues. This petition will ensure that this happens. He was last seen by his coworkers before leaving his jobsite near Sun Valley Parkway in Buckeye . Throughout the investigation, the family had to really advocate for Daniel because the Buckeye Police Department lacked a sense of urgency. Just one day before, he sent. He seems like a nice person. 2021. According to a GoFundMe page set up for Robinson, he was last seen the morning of June 23, leaving his worksite in the desert of Buckeye, Arizona. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. If you have any information about the Daniel Robinson case, or if you would like to help support the search effort, please consider donating to the GoFundMe. Per, Buckeye PD and the Maricopa Medical Examiners office. Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old geologist living in Arizona, has been missing for over three months. An 11-mile discrepancy between the crash data report and the displayed odometer reading is not considered unusual. BUCKEYE, Ariz. - The search for missing man Daniel Robinson is expanding after he's been missing for six months. David Robinson, the father of Daniel. Ted Williams, a renowned attorney and former homicide detective, noted that police are likely doing "a great deal" behind the scenes. He was seen driving his car, a 2017 blue-grey Jeep Renegade, and he was heading towards the desert. Police did not actually enter Robinson's home until July 7, nearly two weeks after he was reported missing. 2. Everyone said that Robinson was a cheerful guy and he didnt seem suicidal at all. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The search was led by Buckeye Police Department, using UTVs, cadaver dogs, searchers on food and drones flying overhead, along with assistance in the air from Phoenix Firebird helicopters and civil air patrol. Daniel Robinson David Robinson I'm Josh Mankiewicz and this is Missing in America -- a new podcast from Dateline and NBC News. Some have suggested that Daniels Jeep crash was staged and that foul play may have been involved in his disappearance. This petition is needed so that the community can move towards a solid resolution to the growing problem found in the state of Arizona. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. The family hired a private investigator around the end of July, the former police officer Jeff McGrath, who specialized in accident investigations. By 7 p.m., Robinsons family had grown concerned after they heard from his coworkers and were unable to get in touch with him. Did you encounter any technical issues? Despite an extensive search by authorities and volunteers, he has not been seen or heard from since. It was the only crash recorded on the vehicles internal systems. "I'm a professional soldier," he said, three months since his son . My personal theory is that someone deliberately wrecked that vehicle out there.. According to WIS, private investigator Jeff McGrath has been hired to look . . "She said she tried to talk to him but he would just sit there and not respond," the report adds. Robinsons SUV was found on July 19, less than three miles away from the work site where he was last seen, police said. The acceleration right before the crash could indicate an attempt to drive up the other side of the ravine, the police said, citing a collision report from San Tan Recon, a collision reconstruction and consultation company. What we do know is that he has been missing for over a year and a half, and his family and loved ones are still searching for answers. David Robinson started this petition to Buckeye Arizona Police Department and. BUCKEYE, Ariz. ( NewsNation Now) David Robinson is on the biggest mission of his life. A pile of his clothing and belongings was discovered nearby, Robinsons family said. [4], "With A Spotlight On Gabby Petito, The Parents Of 2 Missing Black Men Call For Action", "Here Is Everything We Know About Lauren Cho And Daniel Robinson Two Missing Person Cases Brought To Light By The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito", "SC father raising money to search Arizona desert for his missing 24-year-old son", "Where is Daniel Robinson? He didnt realize how relevant the conversation would later become. "I couldnt stop thinking about you," he wrote to her on June 17, according to the report. Evidence from the vehicle showed that it crashed, the airbags deployed, then drove another 11 miles and was involved in another crash. Every bit of support and information helps, and who knows you might just be the key to solving this mystery and bringing Daniel home. His Jeep turned up around a month later containing his belongings, including his clothes, in an area previously searched and one of his boots was lodged under his vehicle. His office was around 50 miles southwest of Phoenix. Anyone with information on the disappearance of Daniel Robinson is urged to call the Buckeye Police tip line at 623-349-6411. At the time of his disappearance, he stood at 5'8 and weighed between 150 and 165 pounds. MISSING ARIZONA GEOLOGIST: NEW DETAILS RELEASED IN DISAPPEARANCE OF DANIEL ROBINSON, Daniel Robinson's crashed 2017 Jeep Renegade, left; Daniel Robinson in this undated photo, right Robinson is 5'8'', has black hair and brown eyes, and does not have a right forearm or hand, police said. He told his sister "he was in love with this women (sic) and ultimately made it sound as if they were in a relationship together," the police report states. If you have information, call the Buckeye Police tip line at (623) 349-6411. The family has also put together a GoFundMe page to help gather donations, and a petition to keep interest in the case. "The closer to the time that the person is missing, the better are the opportunities and chances at getting good physical evidence," he said. Arizona is among unique places with natural conditions that wreak havoc on the remains of a human's body. Based on GPS data, he discovered that the Jeep had got into multiple accidents after Daniels disappearance, but before it fell down the ravine. Police havent identified whose remains were found. Later in the day, he was reported as missing. Initially, everyone thought that it was Robinsons skull and that he was dead after the accident. If a missing person finds themselves in a desert situation, their rescue must be swift. He is working to raise the funds needed to pay for such examinations himself. Investigators ultimately caught up with the woman, who had a different portrayal of events. He went to the desert district west of Sun Valley Parkway, only north of Cactus Road in Buckeye, Arizona, and stayed away forever. Daniels Jeep Renegade was involved in a rollover crash. Robinson was last seen by a coworker leaving his job located near Cactus Road and Sun Valley Parkway. Bank records from around the time of Robinsons disappearance show he made a purchase at a Buckeye Shell service station on June 23, the day he was last seen. "But the longer a case is out there, the more the evidence itself becomes lacking. The official mentioned that he didnt notice anything strange with the behavior of Robinson and he was quite cheerful at the time. They pointed out that Daniel's clothes, possessions, and car were handed over to his father as soon as he arrived in Arizona from South Carolina. Other remains recovered during searches were determined to be animal bones. Daniel Robinson, a Black geologist, went missing in Buckeye, Arizona, on June 23 after leaving work. Whenever hed turn around again, I would look at him and look into his eyes the first thing I thought was maybe it was drugs or something [but] his pupils were not dilated. She also added that Robinson behaved strangely and that he was obsessed with her. His car and some of his belongings were found a month after he disappeared. In addition, he found that the car was also cranked in excess of 40 times after the initial impact that caused the deployment of the airbags. I also live in Arizona. Daniel Robinson: Missing Geologist. (Gray News) - During a search for missing geologist Daniel Robinson in Buckeye, Arizona, human remains were located over the weekend. Human remains found with evidence indicating a different missing person (remains sent to medical examiner for testing), Interview new contacts identified throughout investigation, Conduct follow-up interviews with witnesses, Examine images and video including satellite imagery, Check for fraud or financial activity linked to Daniel's social security number and bank accounts, Investigate reports of possible sightings, Conduct targeted searches around Daniel's job site and vehicle crash site, Coordinate with forensics officials to analyze possible items of interest recovered during desert searches, Investigate information produced by volunteer private investigators from across the country. or redistributed. While the search was unsuccessful in finding Robinson, his parents did not lose hope. This search is crucial to the investigation and completion of areas not done.We are inviting Law Enforcement to this search as well. Hes my new mission. It is unclear how many cycles occurred during tow recovery and when investigators downloaded data. Daniel Robinson was last seen when he suddenly left the Buckeye, Arizona, site, where he worked as a hydrogeologist, just minutes after arriving on June 23, 2021. The father of a fledgling Arizona-based geologist who has been missing for more than a year is relentlessly seeking answers related to what has happened to his son as he says the case is not receiving the attention it deserves. David says police also found Daniels cellphone, but it was missing a memory card and wiped clean. Robinson said he thought, at the time, that he and Daniel were just having a normal "father-son" conversation. He stated that Daniel seemed clear headed, and that they spoke briefly about target practice. Weeks after Daniel's disappearance, on July 19, 2021, police received a call from a rancher who spotted Robinsons Jeep in a ravine less than three miles from his work site. Police said that they had not found anyone else who seemed suspicious in the case. This change in investigation status will allow the Buckeye Police Department to use the evidence obtained to seek warrants. The Buckeye Police Department and Daniel Robinson family is asking for the public's assistance with any information possible to help solve this case. But within a short period, Robinson became distracted. My public searches are coming to their completion, and the Buckeye Police Department has a responsibility to continue. He is African American, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs approximately 165 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. ", The Jeep appeared to have suffered rain damage. To date, there have been no warrants sought for my son. Daniel Robinson, aged 24, was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona near Sun Valley Parkway and Cactus Road on June 23, 2021 around 9:15 am, in his 2017 blue-grey Jeep Renegade headed west towards the desert, and reported missing later that day. From the first day that I arrived in Phoenix, Arizona, I have done more to find my son than the law enforcement agency, whose jurisdictional authority covers where he was last seen and where his vehicle was recovered. Daniel Robinson, 24, the youngest of four children, grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. His family, friends, and co-workers said that in the days prior to his disappearance, he was not like himself, but said, "there is no indication that he wished to harm himself or leave the area.. The Buckeye PD investigation has not gathered any evidence of their own. Ill either see you again or never see you again.". This is without knowing the total number by the FBI's National Crime Information Center. He and his team have searched more than 23,000 acres of land but didn't find anything. David Robinson tweeted that the remains werent Daniels, citing Buckeye police and the Maricopa County Medical Examiners Office. Those two searches resulted in no findings of any kind. San Tan Recon issues collision report, below is what was found. At first sight, it seemed to the rancher as if the Jeep had rolled over a few times before settling on its side. From the first day that I arrived in Phoenix, Arizona, I have done more to find my son than the law enforcement agency, whose jurisdictional authority covers where he was last seen and where his vehicle was recovered. I think my sister that lives in Arizona and my father did a lot in the beginning trying to push and get things moving, pleading with the police, you know, begging for them, hey, can you help get a search, can we do an air search, can we get something, Cawley-Robinson told CNN. Daniel Robinson's family has hired a private investigator to look into his disappearance. My name is David Robinson and I am the father of the geologist, Daniel Robinson, who has been missing in Buckeye, Arizona since June 23, 2021. They also found "a hard hat inside filled with rain water.". He was reported missing to Buckeye Police Department the same day. That caused me to have to do my own searching.. Its been 563 days since Daniel Robinson went missing, and his family and loved ones are still searching for answers. Over the course of four days, authorities searched more than 70 square miles of rough terrain with the help of drones, cadaver dogs, UTVs, and helicopters. Organizations like NameUs, who rely on public input, have about 1,300 unidentified persons. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. ", After leaving, Robinson had forgotten a "canopy" outside the womans home, and the pair texted after that night about him going to retrieve it, the report said. Diese Seite ist durch reCAPTCHA geschtzt und es gelten die Google. David Robinson called the police. BUCKEYE, Ariz. ( NewsNation Now) A 24-year-old geologist in Arizona who has been missing since June 23 was rebuffed by a young woman in the week leading up to his disappearance, according to police records. They are desperate for any information that could help lead to Daniels safe return or provide some closure in this heartbreaking case. If youre a regular listener of the Okie Investigations podcast, you might remember that we covered the case in one of our earlier episodes. We at TrueCrime.Blog remain committed to following and reporting on this case, and we will continue to do all we can to help bring Daniel home. City Hall Administration Hours: The timeline below will be updated as the investigation progresses. She "said Daniel was very nice and she and her female friend asked Daniel if he wanted to hang out with them at that time. A T-shirt, jeans turned inside-out, shorts, orange work vest, boots and two mismatched black socks were all located. BUCKEYE, AZ On Thursday, Buckeye Police released its report about the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of geologist Daniel Robinson. Market data provided by Factset. In Nov. 2021, a skull was also found as a search party was looking for the missing geologist, but DNA results showed it wasnt Daniel. just after 9 a.m. Daniels father reports him missing around 7 p.m. Buckeye Police ground search near job site, Daniel entered into national missing persons database, Investigators access vehicle UConnect system. His colleagues, friends, and family were stunned. Daniel Robinson is described as 5'8 and around 150 lbs. Unfortunately, the police officers are not equipped, nor are they appropriately trained in rescuing and recovering a missing person. 1 other. He even started dropping by her house without prior information and constantly texted her about how much he loved her. He was 24 years old, and what he was last wearing is unknown. Hydro Geologist Daniel Robinson was assigned to a well site in the Sonoran Desert of Buckeye, AZ, where future development of Trevelis is scheduled to start.. This was posted on the gofundme just yesterday: Please join us in celebrating missing Geologist Daniel Robinsons birthday on Saturday, January 14, 2023, by getting out into nature for a hike. However, Robinson was missing. [11] Robinson's parents participated in the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk to discuss Robinson's disappearance, and the difficulties they faced working with investigators to search for their son. Daniel Cornelius Robinson is an African-American man from South Carolina, United States. When Robinson suddenly vanished from Buckeye, Arizona, on June 23, 2021, it sent shockwaves through the community. Since most of my family cannot be here to talk directly to the Buckeye Police Department, this petition gives them the ability to have their voices heard. Diese*r Petitionsstarter*in setzt sich fr Dinge ein, die ihr/ihm am Herzen liegen. He was scheduled to work with Ken Elliott, who he had never met before and they were to work on a well. [10], Robinsons father has been critical of the effort put into locating his son by local law enforcement, claiming that he has done more in attempting to locate his son from Phoenix than law enforcement has. Many of his personal items were also recovered from the Jeep, such as his wallet, clothes, keys, and cell phone. ", Daniel Robinson's crashed 2017 Jeep Renegade, There was no blood found in the car and there were no indications of foul play. She responded: "Yes you can pick it up whenever!!". A rancher found his vehiclewhich had his phone, wallet, and keys insidein a ravine a few. One of Robinson's sisters, who lived in Phoenix, went to check his Tempe apartment, but had no success. Then, a human skull was found near the site at the end of July. The first collision was four hours after Daniel went missing, while there was also some "paint transfer" from the vehicle. You can also submit an anonymous tip online or through text message at ourNixlewebsite. The Buckeye Police Departments questions about the young woman with whom Daniel had been involved reminded David of one of his most recent phone calls with his son, just one or two days before he went missing. Since Daniels disappearance, his father drove from South Carolina to Arizona and has led dozens of searches through the desert trying to find his son. Daniel has been missing ever since. (David Robinson II). After continued back-and-forth for hours, Robinson asked the woman if she hates him, to which she responded: "I dont hate you but please leave me alone. The police searched the entire area for other remains of the body but they didnt find anything. All rights reserved. On the afternoon of the 19th, he allegedly wrote: "Can we hangout? Daniel Robinson Missing Buckeye Arizona. Police initially interviewed friends, family, and coworkers about Robinson being suicidal over the relationship, but all told investigators that he was not. We have done a total of seven searches that have recovered the remains of about six people, hopefully bringing closure to other families. Buckeye Police Department. However, no one heard from Daniel after that. Hopefully, this petition can start the process of having funds reallocated to programs that focus solely on Missing Persons, Missing and Exploited Children, and identifying remains found in the desert. According to Robinson's family, he never went more than 6 hours without speaking to his family or without telling someone where he was going. The Torch Slayer Part one The Murder of Margaret Brown, The Intruder The Muder of Albert Snyder, The 1849 Murder of Capitalist Nicholas Skerritt, Trouble From Texas The Shocking Story of Ernest Oglesby. We would like to have Daniels investigation changed from a missing person to a criminal investigation. Anyone with information on the disappearance of Daniel Robinson is urged to call the Buckeye Police tip line at 623-349-6411. Eighteen hours later, he turned up at his remote worksite in the Arizona desert where he stayed for 15 minutes and then drove off. Investigations are ongoing to try and locate Robinson but the family and a private investigator believe there are troubling aspects to this case. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. Despite these efforts, the case remains shrouded in mystery. "He then walked out of the apartment.". Skeletal remains found in a remote desert area of Buckeye, Arizona, have fueled speculation on social media that they might belong to Daniel Robinson, a young geologist who disappeared in the area . After obtaining his call records, they learned that he has not made any calls or texts after leaving the job site. And we just want answers, just like anyone else. ", He added: "But the question is: Were there members of the public that, at some stage or another, saw Daniel Robinson?". New details released by police shed more light on the car crash related to the disappearance of Daniel Robinson, the 24-year-old geologist who went missing after leaving a work site in the Arizona desert over the summer. You can also submit an anonymous tip online or through text message at our, Aircraft Storage Waiting List Application, Orders of Protection & Injunction Against Harassment, Police Department District Boundaries Map. The ravine was searched on the ground by foot and in the air by the Department of Public Safety Ranger helicopter, but they found no trace of Robinson. He has dark brown eyes, black hair and was born without a right hand. Actually, it may put you in danger. They are unwilling to move beyond their theory which leads to non-action on their part. Missing man Daniel Robinson - the 24-year-old was last seen leaving a worksite on June 23. Daniel Robinson was last seen on June 23 leaving from his worksite near Buckeye. Elliott told his coworkers by phone about what had happened, assuming that Daniel wasnt feeling well and would call in sick. Robinson had been to one worksite and had arrived at the second location, in Buckeye, around 9 a.m. local time on June 23. At that point, Robinson drove off in his blue Jeep Renegade. his Jeep was recovered a few weeks later just miles from that worksite, but Daniel remains missing. A 24-year-old geologist, has been missing for over three months in Arizona. And he opened the door, got in, sat down, put on his seatbelt, then he looked at me and just waved at me and backed up and took off.. He had made plans to meet with his family in July, and they were eagerly looking forward to seeing him again. Before the vehicle was found, they did two confirmed searches that included the area where my son was last seen and where my son's vehicle would have been discovered in the future. The Jeep Renegade belonging to Robinson, who was reported missing on June 23 by his father, apparently sped up immediately before it crashed in a ravine in a desert area, the Buckeye Police Department in Arizona said Wednesday. This petition is another step in holding the Buckeye Police Department accountable to make sure this case is taken seriously. However, the police ruled out her involvement in the case after she showed erratic texts from Robinson. "I do not believe that all cases concerning folk of color that go missing get nearly the same treatment that cases of the missing and specifically missing White women get," the Fox News contributor said.
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