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Robert Gemmell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Farmers Branch, Texas on Nov 4, 1988

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Victim Details

Apr 2, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Robert

Gemmell

66

28

69 inches

72 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 4, 1988

Farmers Branch

Texas

Dallas County

9882

Farmers Branch Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75244

Roen Serna

Sergeant

3723 Valley View Lane, Texas

9724843620

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.farmersbranch.info/137/Police-Department

172502

Farmers Branch Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10034) and 7 other sources
Robert Michael Gemmell, 28, was last seen on November 4, 1988, in Farmers Branch, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Gemmell was described as being 5'9", weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He also had a surgical scar on his right ankle. There is very little information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, but authorities suspect foul play may have been involved.

Despite numerous efforts to find him, Gemmell has not been heard from since that day. Law enforcement continues to investigate his case as an endangered missing person. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Farmers Branch Police Department or the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Last Seen: Nov 4, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Robert Michael Gemmell - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10034
  • 1904DMTX - Robert Michael Gemmell - Doe Network
  • Robert Gemmell | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
  • Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1987 to 1989 - Poli-con-deaths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3312 • Found Feb 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 44–64 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Physical features: Scar: surgical
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 93%159 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3242 • Found Feb 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 70%175 lb vs 140 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3731
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3731 • Found May 30, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–44 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hutchins, Texas
    UP4055 • Found Dec 28, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP8508
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP8508 • Found Oct 29, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 43–57 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1613 • Found Jan 1, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1736 • Found Mar 16, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 20%200 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3639
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3639 • Found Aug 2, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 39–54 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 93%121 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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