Robert Eugene Shaw, 38, was last seen on May 14, 1977, in Fontana, California. He and an unidentified friend were reportedly heading to Las Vegas and were last seen by Shaw’s sister; neither man reached Las Vegas or was heard from again. There is little evidence about what happened to Shaw after he left Fontana, and his disappearance has remained unsolved.

Shaw’s sister later said he had ties to the Mafia, which prompted speculation that his disappearance involved foul play. In 2022 human remains were recovered in a barrel at Lake Mead, and investigators have explored whether the remains could be linked to Shaw; DNA testing was done but no conclusive results have been released. The case remains open and unresolved.

If anyone knew Robert Shaw, his travel plans in May 1977, or the identity of the companion who left Fontana with him, please share information with investigators.