Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 26, 1987 from Death Valley, California Classification: Lost/Injured Missing Date of Birth: June 21, 1958 Age: 29 years old Height and Weight: 5'11, 180 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, hazel eyes. LaPergola wore a moustache at the time of his disappearance. He has previously fractured his leg and his right upper incisor tooth is missing. He has a tattoo of a skull on his upper right arm; a picture of the tattoo is posted below this case summary. LaPergola's left ear has a notch from an earring being pulled out. His nickname is Bob.
Details of Disappearance
LaPergola was last seen on April 26, 1987, when he went on a solo hike in Death Valley, California. His girlfriend was scheduled to pick him up a week later, but he never arrived at the meeting place and has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.
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Above: LaPergola's tattoo
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 29, 2008; date of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Inyo County Sheriff's Department
760-786-2238
The Doe Network