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Robert Joe Secrest

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On March 25, 1976, the body of a male, later identified as Robert Joe Secrest, was found floating in the Pacific Ocean near Long Beach, California. This discovery marked the beginning of a lengthy mystery, as Robert remained unidentified for several decades. Despite efforts at the time, authorities were unable to ascertain his identity, leading to his classification as an unclaimed person.

The turning point in this case came many years later, on May 17, 2022, when modern technology facili ...Read More
Date Found: 03/25/1976

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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP91568

    • Victim Details

    2022-05-18T20:19:24.093

    2022-05-18T20:50:22.76

    91568

    UCP91568

    33623

    Robert

    Joe

    Secrest

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    03/25/1976

    Long Beach

    California

    Los Angeles County

    No

    30606

    Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

    Los Angeles

    California

    Los Angeles County

    Betsy Magdaleno

    Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

    1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

    3233430512

    County

    Medical Examiner

    https://me.lacounty.gov/

    1976-03915

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    06/09/2026

    • Scar/mark: Distal left index finger missing
    • Tattoo: Right calf: 'Bob" Left thigh: Girl's head on left thigh Left forearm: Girls head Left upper arm: Black bar on left upper arm, Illegible tattoos on left chest, right inner arm, and right upper arm


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