Robert Sanfelice Missing Person Case

On a summer day in Albany, New York, 33-year-old Robert Hugh Sanfelice disappeared. It was August 13, 1984, when he was last seen. Robert, a male with brown hair and brown eyes, walked away from the Capital District Psychiatric Center. He left wearing only farmer jeans, without a jacket or even shoes on his feet. The weather that day was reportedly sunny and warm, which might explain his lack of additional clothing. Robert suffered from a mental illness, which made his disappearance particularly concerning to those who knew his situation.

Robert was a white male, standing at 5'7' and weighing around 160 pounds at the time he went missing. He had several distinguishing physical features that could have aided in his identification. Notably, he had a scar on his left arm and another on his right thigh. Additionally, one of his ears was pierced. Born in Troy, New York, in 1951, he had later relocated to New York City before his time in Albany. At the time of his disappearance, he was known to sometimes have a mustache.

Since the day he walked away from the psychiatric facility, Robert Sanfelice has not been heard from or seen again. The circumstances of his case are limited, leaving a void of information for investigators and his family. The Albany Police Department has been the investigating agency for his case. Over the years, his case has been documented in national databases for missing persons, with DNA samples from his sisters submitted to aid in potential identification. Despite these efforts, decades have passed without any resolution. The case of Robert Sanfelice is a quiet and somber mystery, an overview of a man who vanished under vulnerable circumstances, leaving behind only a few key details and an enduring uncertainty.
Last Seen: Aug 13, 1984

Robert Hugh Sanfelice - The Charley Project

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