Suspect In Clearwater Missing Person Case Dies

CLEARWATER, FL — The main suspect in a Clearwater missing person case has died, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Jerry Gaston, 64, died due to health-related concerns on Jan. 20 at Bay Pines VA Hospital. Gaston of 1700 Owen Drive was a suspect in the disappearance of Roberta Rene Cable on Dec. 14, 2013. The 42-year-old woman shared a home with Gaston at the time of her disappearance.

Since the search for Cable began detectives said “Gaston made several inconsistent statements and eventually refused to talk to investigators.” He was eventually named a suspect in the case, the agency wrote in an email to media.

Gaston’s home was searched on July 28, 2015, with evidence in the case recovered, the email said.

At that time, investigators revealed that Gaston’s white Ford F-150 may have been involved in Cable’s disappearance.

The whereabouts of Cable, who is presumed dead, remains unknown and her disappearance is still under investigation.

Anyone who might have information in the case is asked to call Cpl. Jeff Capra at 727-582-6200. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS or going online to www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Photos of Roberta Rene Cable and Jerry Gaston’s truck courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office