All rights reserved. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.pagones@fox.com and on Twitter: @steph_pagones. ", "Just because Im retired doesnt mean I stopped being a soldier," he said. New details released by police shed more light on the car crash related to the disappearance of Daniel Robinson, the 24-year-old geologist who went missing after leaving a work site in the Arizona desert over the summer. BUCKEYE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- The father of a geologist who went missing in Buckeye last summer is temporarily pausing search efforts to find his son. His clothes were found in a pile outside the vehicle. If youre a regular listener of the Okie Investigations podcast, you might remember that we covered the case in one of our earlier episodes. Community Buckeye Police Department Missing Persons/Cold Cases. A remote phone search, police said, yielded no success. Police did not actually enter Robinson's home until July 7, nearly two weeks after he was reported missing. Daniel Robinson is a 24-year-old geologist who drove his 2017 blue Jeep Renegade away from his place of work on June 23, 2021. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, dark blue jeans, and gray shoes. McGrath said that after the airbags were deployed, the ignition was turned on at least 46 more times during the extra 11 miles driven. "I do not believe that all cases concerning folk of color that go missing get nearly the same treatment that cases of the missing and specifically missing White women get," the Fox News contributor said. Daniel had asked Ken if he wanted to go with him to Phoenix to rest. Daniel Cornelius Robinson was last seen leaving a worksite near Sun Valley Parkway and Cactus Road in Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona on June 23, 2021. My family has a high interest in the outcome of the investigation, seeing that everything that needs to be done is done to bring my son, her son, their brother, their nephew, their grandchild, and their cousin home. Daniel Robinson was a respected geologist from Arizona. I can't imagine what they did with him, but I believe his vehicle was crashed a couple of times and then its final rest was at the bottom of that ravine.. In the weeks before his disappearance, Robinson had told friends and family about a woman he had recently met. Robinson, now 25, was "not making sense" on the morning of his disappearance, a co-worker told police. She responded: "Yes you can pick it up whenever!!". [4], "With A Spotlight On Gabby Petito, The Parents Of 2 Missing Black Men Call For Action", "Here Is Everything We Know About Lauren Cho And Daniel Robinson Two Missing Person Cases Brought To Light By The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito", "SC father raising money to search Arizona desert for his missing 24-year-old son", "Where is Daniel Robinson? The acceleration right before the crash could indicate an attempt to drive up the other side of the ravine, the police said, citing a collision report from San Tan Recon, a collision reconstruction and consultation company. This Jeep was later identified as the same Jeep that Robinson had been driving. Still, questions remain regarding how Robinson went missing, prompting his family to hire an independent investigator and form a volunteer search team after his father said he believed police werent making progress in his sons disappearance. The woman told police she met Robinson on the night of June 12, when he was working as an Instacart delivery worker. Missing Persons is a growing problem for Arizonians. David Robinson told Fox News Digital the news of the SUVs discovery was "very devastating. Three weeks later, his Jeep was found crashed in the desert. GoFundMe has raised almost $40,000 Robinson is 5 feet, 8 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. However, he is also a deeply loyal family man who always keeps his loved ones in the loop when it comes to his travel plans. All the airbags appeared to have been deployed, the car was still in "drive" and the drivers side seatbelt appeared to have been buckled at the time of the crash, the report states. They also found "a hard hat inside filled with rain water.". Arizona is among unique places with natural conditions that wreak havoc on the remains of a human's body. The Buckeye Police Department refuses to change its theory and wants to continue in a missing person direction. San Tan Recon issues collision report, below is what was found. "Investigators continue their pursuit of answers that can bring Daniel home and provide closure for the Robinson family and the many people who have been touched by his case. BUCKEYE, Ariz. ( NewsNation Now) David Robinson is on the biggest mission of his life. Your email address will not be published. Robinson was not. "That concerned me a lot," he said. Later text messages showed that he visited her home several times unannounced, and the woman indicated that she was extremely uncomfortable with his actions. McGrath and Daniel's family believe Buckeye Police did not carry out a thorough investigation into Robinson's mysterious disappearance. After investigating, it was found that the skull did not belong to Robinson. Daniel Robinson. The Buckeye Police Department and Daniel Robinson family is asking for the public's . The provider ultimately agreed to run a search dating back to June 21, but said there was "no location data," according to the report. [4], Investigators in October 2021 announced that Robinson had been texting a woman he met while delivering for Instacart, and reportedly was invited inside and exchanged numbers with her. Daniel Robinson was last seen when he suddenly left the Buckeye, Arizona, site, where he worked as a hydrogeologist, just minutes after arriving on June 23, 2021. "I have to stay strong for Daniel," he told Fox News Digital. However, when my investigator read the exact information provided by the Buckeye PD, he found that the vehicle was traveling under 30 mph. I don't hate you but please leave me alone, Katelyn texted back. Daniel Robinson's father said in a Twitter post on Saturday that the remains aren't his son's. "Saturday, November 6, my weekly searches for my son Geologist Daniel Robinson has again uncovered human remains out in the desert of Buckeye, AZ, hopefully . Elliott said, He was just looking off into the desert; he had a very, very distant look in his eyes. On July 19 of that year, a rancher located Robinsons 2017 Jeep Renegade battered and rolled onto its passenger side in what was described as a ravine. With the coordination of my private investigator, my searches later recovered evidence that backs up the data taken from the vehicle's black box. He seems like a nice person. "If hes making someone feel uncomfortable, that wouldnt fly right with me. Because the Buckeye Police Department has damaged Daniels case and hasnt acted urgently, among other things, we need a change of venue.We will have a Public Desert Search for Daniel in February to cover an area not completed. We know that everyones climate may not be conducive to a hike, so the great part about this adventure is that you go hiking or walk anywhere. BUCKEYE, Ariz. - The search for missing man Daniel Robinson is expanding after he's been missing for six months. To date, the campaign has raised over $320,000 from donors around the country. About 30 miles to the west of Phoenix's downtown sits Buckeye. Everyone said that Robinson was a cheerful guy and he didnt seem suicidal at all. Buckeye police assistant chief Bob Sanders told CNN in September that his officers have covered all of our bases in the search for Daniel Robinson. Rattlesnakes and scorpions love to hang out under shrubbery and rocks. Despite an extensive search by authorities and volunteers, he has not been seen or heard from since. Daniel Cornelius Robinson, disappeared June 23, 2021, near Buckeye, Arizona. Market data provided by Factset. Daniel Robinson, a geologist from Columbia, was last seen leaving a job site in the Arizona desert, 50 miles southwest of Phoenix, on June 23. McGrath said of the events after he drove off, At that point I think somebody, not a good person, found him. appreciated. Buckeye police assistant chief Bob Sanders told CNN in September that his officers have "covered all of our bases" in the search for Daniel Robinson. David has also successfully raised over $300,000 on GoFundMe to help him fund his relentless investigation. He also runs a website and a podcast, where he reaches out to potential witnesses and communicates with those interested in helping with the case. Moreover, there was an additional 11 miles on Robinsons car which did not fit the puzzle. His father expressed disbelief that Robinson could have been depressed about something or that he was annoying a woman. But for those who are new to the story, heres a brief overview: On June 23, 2021, Daniel, a geologist, was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona. The police interviewed Robinsons family, coworkers, and friends about the mental health of Robinson and whether he seemed suicidal in any way. The Jeep had landed on its side with significant damage. She never answered. This information provides evidence that Daniel was not impaired when he left his home that day. Based on the evidence, this is unacceptable and the Buckeye Police Department must be held accountable! Daniel Robinson was last seen on June 23, 2021 and is classified as Suspicious Circumstances. And he opened the door, got in, sat down, put on his seatbelt, then he looked at me and just waved at me and backed up and took off.. My public searches are coming to their completion, and the Buckeye Police Department has a responsibility to continue. They are desperate for any information that could help lead to Daniels safe return or provide some closure in this heartbreaking case. As a scientist, Daniel has a deep love for nature. Despite these efforts, the case remains shrouded in mystery. 2023 Cable News Network. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ", Daniel Robinson in this undated photo provided by his father. He also went to a Waffle House restaurant for dinner the night before. Daniels Jeep Renegade was involved in a rollover crash. Detectives said they obtained a ping from Daniels phone, but were unable to track it due to the phone being off or out of range. That little desert shrub wouldn't keep anyone cool. Cows are inquisitive creatures and would have licked it.. The details surrounding the man who vanished are bizarre and simply don . What an interesting case. ", "It was one of the hardest moments in my life," he said, with pause, "even to this day, to even think about what I saw with my eyes and the way the vehicle appeared to me.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The family then expanded the search to Phoenix and Goodyear, but Daniel remains missing. Daniel Robinson, aged 24, was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona near Sun Valley Parkway and Cactus Road on June 23, 2021 around 9:15 am, in his 2017 blue-grey Jeep Renegade headed west towards the desert, and reported missing later that day. Williams stressed to Fox News Digital that the case of Robinsons disappearance deserves as much attention as others have gotten. Fox News' Sarah Rumpf contributed to this report. Daniel Robinson, 24, the youngest of four children, grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. (Gray News) - During a search for missing geologist Daniel Robinson in Buckeye, Arizona, human remains were located over the weekend. The Buckeye Police Department also announced on September 16, 2021 that they have conducted a comprehensive missing person search. Cowboy Up for Buckeye Days. In October 2021, investigators revealed another fact that Robinson had been messaging a woman named Katelyn whom he had met when he was delivering goods for Instacart. It is unclear how many cycles occurred during tow recovery and when investigators downloaded data. Buckeye Police Department continue to search for the young man who went missing in late June. He had no noteworthy medical or mental health history, and people who knew him did not believe he would ever harm himself, documents show. ", GABBY PETITO CASE BRINGS RENEWED INTEREST IN FINDING MISSING PEOPLE, HIKERS, The next day June 22, 2021 he sent his final message to the woman: "The world can get better, but Ill have to take all the time I can or we can, whatever to name it. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Robinson allegedly responded, asking her if she had "any doubt." Daniel Robinson was last seen when he suddenly left the Buckeye, Arizona, site, where he worked as a hydrogeologist, just minutes after arriving on June 23, 2021. Police recover skeletal remains in the Valley. Robinson had been to one worksite and had arrived at the second location, in Buckeye, around 9 a.m. local time on June 23. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Robinson said he thought, at the time, that he and Daniel were just having a normal "father-son" conversation. A 24-year-old geologist, has been missing for over three months in Arizona. Eighteen hours after that he disappeared. He has hired a private investigator, organized ground and air searches, and even started a GoFundMe campaign to cover the costs of the search. ", He added: "But the question is: Were there members of the public that, at some stage or another, saw Daniel Robinson?". The official confirmed that there was no damage to the Jeep at this time. Daniel was described as a 58 African-American man weighing 165 pounds with black hair, brown eyes. Investigators ultimately caught up with the woman, who had a different portrayal of events. Unfortunately, the police officers are not equipped, nor are they appropriately trained in rescuing and recovering a missing person. and Cactus Rd. Finally, on July 19, 2021, almost a month after Daniel disappeared, a rancher called Brandon Shelton found his 2017 Jeep Renegade with license plate NLA2CMA in a ravine. Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old geologist, was last seen driving his Jeep near a job site in the Arizona desert on the morning of June 23. He was a keen outdoorsman, musician and traveler who was always close with his family and remained in constant contact with his parents and siblings. Since most of my family cannot be here to talk directly to the Buckeye Police Department, this petition gives them the ability to have their voices heard. David Robinson tweeted that the remains werent Daniels, citing Buckeye police and the Maricopa County Medical Examiners Office. Ted Williams, renowned attorney and former homicide detective. The state of Daniel's car is an important clue in his disappearance. It was just four miles from the work site where he was last seen. At the end of July 2021, news emerged of a skull discovered south of where Robinsons vehicle was located. His 24-year-old son, Daniel Robinson, was last seen on June 23 after leaving a work site in Buckeye, Arizona, in his Jeep Renegade. Daniel Robinson Missing Buckeye Arizona. Daniel Robinson, aged 24, was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona near Sun Valley Parkway and Cactus Road on June 23, 2021 around 9:15 am, in his 2017 blue-grey Jeep Renegade headed west towards the desert, and reported missing later that day. Sanders said the department had. But when he showed up without her permission while she was not home, the woman grew uncomfortable, she told police. When asked if he had any images of his son he would like to share, he provided Fox News Digital with 45 photos. He left his home in South Carolina and moved to Arizona to continue searching for his son, the youngest of four. Part of his right forearm and hand were missing as a result of a birth defect. He was driving his 2017 blue/grey Jeep Renegade and is believed to have headed west into desert terrain. He also noticed that the airbags had been deployed. Anyone with information on the disappearance of Daniel Robinson is urged to call the Buckeye Police tip line at 623-349-6411. Family and friends recalled how in the days before his disappearance, Robinson had begun "acting strange," police said. However, the police ruled out her involvement in the case after she showed erratic texts from Robinson. On the afternoon of the 19th, he allegedly wrote: "Can we hangout? This is without knowing the total number by the FBI's National Crime Information Center. Sep 30 2022 58 mins. This change in investigation status will allow the Buckeye Police Department to use the evidence obtained to seek warrants. Police also appeared to have gone back and forth with Robinsons cell phone provider in an attempt to determine the devices whereabouts. A $10,000 reward is offered for any information on the whereabouts of Daniel Robinson, 24, who went missing more than two months ago from a remote Buckeye, Arizona, worksite. The first collision was four hours after Daniel went missing, while there was also some "paint transfer" from the vehicle. Daniel, 24, was last seen on June 23 driving away from his location of work in the Buckeye, Arizona desert - assumedly heading to the main road. After the police investigated the scene and the car thoroughly, they came to the conclusion that the driver was wearing his seatbelt when the crash happened. The Jeep Renegade belonging to Robinson, who was reported missing on June 23 by his father, apparently sped up immediately before it crashed in a ravine in a desert area, the Buckeye Police Department in Arizona said Wednesday. or redistributed. Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old geologist living in Arizona, has been missing for over three months. [11] Robinson's parents participated in the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk to discuss Robinson's disappearance, and the difficulties they faced working with investigators to search for their son. Daniel Robinson, a Black geologist, went missing in Buckeye, Arizona, on June 23 after leaving work. Legal Statement. Daniel has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5'8 tall, and weighs 165 pounds. Then I thought this was a medical condition or something. [7] After the discovery of the Jeep, Robinsons family hired an accident reconstructionist and private investigator, who suggested that the accident scene had been staged. . Initially, everyone thought that it was Robinsons skull and that he was dead after the accident. McGrath believes Robinson was upset about the rejection of a woman and went on an all-night video game binge. Daniel has been missing ever since. Eighteen hours later, he turned up at his remote worksite in the Arizona desert where he stayed for 15 minutes and then drove off. Diese Seite ist durch reCAPTCHA geschtzt und es gelten die Google. What we do know is that he has been missing for over a year and a half, and his family and loved ones are still searching for answers. Robinson was hired as a field. Per, Buckeye PD and the Maricopa Medical Examiners office. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. You can also submit an anonymous tip online or through text message at our Nixle website. The family still hopes that Robinson would one day come back home. It was located near Buckeye in Arizona, near Sun Valley Parkway and Cactus Road and it was Daniels second job of the day. Before the vehicle was found, they did two confirmed searches that included the area where my son was last seen and where my son's vehicle would have been discovered in the future. A T-shirt, jeans turned inside-out, shorts, orange work vest, boots and two mismatched black socks were all located. BUCKEYE, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5) - Daniel Robinson was last seen leaving a Buckeye job site nearly three months ago. There was no blood found in the car and there were no indications of foul play. Discovery Company. I also wish the same will be true one day for Jason Landry, TX. "My son, hes my mission. 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