Robert Bob Darling Jr., 21, was found dead on October 20, 1984, in a heavily wooded area off Benson Road in Benson, Hamilton County, New York. Hunters discovered his body; an autopsy determined he was the victim of homicide. He had last been seen alive on August 3, 1984, when his roommate saw him just before leaving for work.

Investigators learned Darling Jr. was involved in the drug trade and known to carry large amounts of cash, which led them to consider robbery as a possible motive. New York State Police Troop G Major Crimes Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted extensive work, but no arrests or suspects have been identified and the case remains unsolved and active.

Anyone with information about Robert Bob Darling Jr. is asked to contact the New York State Police at 725-3034 or 783-3212. Did anyone in the Benson area remember seeing or hearing anything about Robert between August and October 1984?