Above Images: LaPergola, circa 1987
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
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: 28 years old Height and Weight: 5'11, 180 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, hazel eyes. LaPergola has a mustache. He has previously fractured his leg and his right upper incisor tooth is missing. He has tattoos of a skull and flower on both arms; 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. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A green fatigue jacket, a maroon t-shirt, cut-off denim pants, size 10 or 11 jungle boots and prescription sunglasses.
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.
Above: LaPergola's tattoo
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 30, 2011; clothing/jewelry description added, distinguishing characteristics updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Inyo County Sheriff's Department
760-786-2238
OR
760-878-0383
The Doe Network
California Attorney General's Office