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Robert Canuelle Missing Person Case

Last seen in Austin, Texas on Oct 3, 2003

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Victim Details

Feb 5, 2021

Dec 21, 2023

Robert

Canuelle

82

59

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 3, 2003

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78734

No

99783

Travis County Sheriff's Office

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78751

Javier Hernandez

Detective

5555 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, Texas

5129740845

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.tcsheriff.org/

03-26443

Oct 3, 2003

Travis County Sheriff's Office

6635

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77717) and 9 other sources
Robert Bernard Canuelle, a 59-year-old man from Austin, Texas, was last seen on October 3, 2003. On that day, Canuelle and a companion, Muna Haji, were aboard a boat near the VIP Marina on Lake Travis. Later, the boat was found drifting, unanchored in Cottonwood Cove, with no sign of the two. Canuelle’s truck was also found parked at the marina, but neither he nor Haji were located despite search efforts.

Canuelle, who was 5'8" tall and weighed 160 pounds at the time of his disappearance, had brown hair and blue eyes, and wore dentures. It is believed that they may have been involved in an accident and drowned in the lake, although their bodies were never recovered. The Travis County Sheriff's Office conducted a dive search, but no additional evidence was found.

The case remains open, with authorities and the Texas Department of Public Safety urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Oct 3, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP77717
  • KXAN News - Muna Haji and Robert Canuelle disappeared in...
  • Robert Bernard Canuelle - The Charley Project
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Robert Canuelle Obituary (2003) - Austin, TX - Legacy.com
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - Texas Department of Public ...
  • List of 70 people who have been reported missing in Central Texas
  • Muna Mahamud Haji - The Charley Project
  • 2000s Cold Cases - Travis County Sheriff's Office

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Marcos, Texas - unidentified case UP10560
    John Doe — San Marcos, Texas
    UP10560 • Found Aug 10, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 61%115 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP11517 • Found Jun 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 44–59 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP2723 • Found Apr 29, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP13788
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP13788 • Found Jan 28, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas - unidentified case UP9018
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP9018 • Found Jul 30, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Black vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP10147 • Found Dec 29, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP609
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP609 • Found Jul 16, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%160 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 79%193 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3187
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3187 • Found Dec 6, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%160 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP138984 • Found Jan 31, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 5'8"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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