Robert Nydegger


Ex-Navy hospital supervisor gets 15 years to life in slaying of co-worker
San Diego Union Tribune
He said his brother was a trusting soul who was proud of Nydegger because the defendant bragged about being a Navy SEAL. That claim, as well as Nydegger's ...

Public's assistance HELPS SOLVE sought in 20-year-old case

09/27/2001;   I am a deputy district attorney in San Diego County. I prosecuted Robert Nydegger for the murder of Timothy Cudd (USN retired) He was found guilty of first degree murder on 2-20-1991 in San Diego Superior Court Case CR102161. He had previously claimed he was a SEAL. That was debunked at trial with Microfiche records and the testimony of Master Chief Ray Hollenbeck (20 year SEAL) He also claimed that he was captured in Laos and spent time with Colonel Shelton USAF. This psycho also told his Shelton's wife he was dead as he had escaped with him and when recaptured the Pathet Lao (sp?) had thrown Sheltons shoes, still containing his severed feet back in the tiger cage. This fraud gave speeches and marched in parades for POWs. He was sentenced to prison for 25 years to life and will not be eligible for parole until 2008. I was proud to nail this liar..

Affidavit in support of a search warrant that was executed in June of 2005

2009 - Claims POW and Navy SEAL
ACTUAL RECORDS

 MARCH 2010

Some good news I thought you might like to know and add to your web site.  You and the site were an immense help during this investigation by enabling us to contact former U.S. Navy personnel.  I spoke to you several years ago about this case and you helped out by putting the information on your site.
 
Well, today, 23 years after 24 year-old Navy Corpsman Crispino Buzon disappeared from Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, his mentor, former Navy Corpsman Robert Nydegger, in a plea bargain agreement, pleaded Guilty to 2nd Degree Murder for the April 24, 1987 murder of Crispino Buzon.  The sentence of 15 years to Life will be imposed on May 5, 2010 and will run consecutive to the 25 years to Life Sentence Nydegger is already serving for the 1988 murder of former USN Timothy Cudd.
 
Two recent news articles are attached.  Again thank you very much for your help.
 
 
DA Investigator
San Diego County DA's Office
Retired San Bernardino County Sheriff's Sgt.

 

Man To Plead Guilty To Killing Co-Worker In 1987

Robert Nydegger, 63, Expected To Plead Guilty To Murdering Crispino Buzon

POSTED: 7:50 am PDT April 2, 2010
A former supervisor at Balboa Naval Hospital accused of killing a subordinate nearly 23 years ago in San Diego is expected to plead guilty Friday.

Robert Nydegger, 63, was already serving a life sentence for killing a roommate in 1988 when he was charged last year with the 1987 murder of 25-year- old Crispino Buzon, a hospital corpsman.

According to National City police, Buzon went to dinner with Nydegger on April 24, 1987, and was never seen again. ....

Convicted murderer pleads guilty in second death

Friday, April 2, 2010 at 4:50 p.m.

A former Navy supervisor already serving a prison sentence for murder pleaded guilty Friday to a felony charge in the death of a National City Navy corpsman who went missing 23 years ago.

Robert Nydegger, 63, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Crispino Buzon, 25, who was last seen alive April 24, 1987, according to National City police.

His remains were found in a remote area of San Bernardino County in 2008.....

Dana Littlefield: (619) 542-4590; dana.littlefield@uniontrib.com

Former Navy man pleads guilty to 23-year-old murder

By Kelly WheelerCity News Service
Friday, April 2, 2010

A former Navy man, who was serving a life prison sentence for murdering his roommate when he was charged last year with killing a San Diego co-worker in 1987, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder.

Robert Nydegger, 63, will be sentenced to 15 years to life behind bars on May 5.

The sentence is to run consecutively to a 25-years-to-life term the defendant was serving when he was arrested for killing Navy corpsman Crispino Buzon.....

This story was written and edited by City News Service.

Prison inmate charged in 1987 killing of corpsman

The Associated Press
Posted: 10/15/2009 04:11:15 PM PDT
Updated: 10/15/2009 07:40:19 PM PDT

NATIONAL CITY, Calif.­A 62-year-old man already serving a life sentence for murder pleaded not guilty Thursday to the killing of a Navy corpsman whose remains were discovered last year, 22 years after he went missing.

Robert Nydegger­who is serving his sentence at Solano State Prison for the 1988 murder of his roommate­entered the plea for the murder of then-25-year-old corpsman Crispino Buzon. Nydegger was ordered held without bail.

Nydegger had been Buzon's supervisor at Balboa Naval Hospital. Police say the two men had gone to dinner together on April 24, 1987.....

 

NEVER A SEAL and NOT a POW. Discharged an E5 in 1992 after 21 years of service. MOS MH 8483.

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Subject: Robert Nydegger
Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 09:06:57 -0700
From: "                          , Amy" 
To: <info@pownetwork.org>

I would suggest that the authors of this site, which I just found, look into the California Penal system records as I know Mr. Nydegger was recently up for parole and his service record was brought in to question at that time by the same very jaded prosecutor noted. During the proceeding it was made clear that the penal system as part of protocol had been provided with a complete copy of Mr. Nydegger service record by the Defense Department, and his participation in Vietnam was included these records. I can not testify to all that was contained therein, however since you have not removed him since 2001, and have yet to present any proof other than a full of himself prosecutor (  ........ ) I would suggest for the respectability of you site that you do a little footwork of your own. Also perhaps contact the Shelton’s who I believe have nothing but gratitude to share.

Any one who has been on your site for more that ten years, without proof, should be researched and if you can’t say that you can prove they have lied, they should be removed. Haven’t veterans of Vietnam suffered enough, why do we have to continue to punish them?

A.

California


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http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070511-9999-1m11buzon.html

.....Nydegger came up for parole in April, which was the 20th anniversary of Buzon's disappearance. He was denied parole but he is eligible for another hearing in five years, said Robert Dean, a district attorney investigator who first worked on the case in 1987 for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office......
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http://www.fox6.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=ea979767-5bc5-46b8-a72e-d4e1ed24b223&rss=tick

Cold Case Assistance

Last Update: May 11, 2007 12:06 AM

In an attempt to solve a cold case homicide, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis today made a public appeal for information or witnesses connected to the 1987 disappearance of a National City man. Twenty-five-year old Crispino Buzon was last seen in the late afternoon of April 24, 1987 by his co-workers at Balboa Naval Hospital. Buzon, a Navy Corpsman, was likely murdered.

"Crispino Buzon's family is looking for closure," said DA Dumanis. "They are very anxious to find Mr. Buzon's remains. They are also dedicated to pursuing justice for whoever may have murdered him." ......

 

Crispino Buzon missing since April 24, 1987

"We absolutely believe Robert Nydegger is connected to the murder of Crispino Buzon," said DA Investigator Robert Dean. "But the trail has gone cold." Buzon's brother, Carlos, says he hopes someone may know the whereabouts of his brother's remains. "I've never given up hope that we will find him," he said.

Investigators are seeking any information about Nydegger and Buzon, including the possibility that someone may remember seeing them leaving Balboa Naval Hospital or having dinner together on the evening of April 24, 1987. Buzon also may have discussed the deal he made with Nydegger for his help on immigration issues.

Anyone with information should contact District Attorney Investigator Robert Dean at (619) 531-4317.

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http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/13299201/detail.html?subid=10101561

...."Nydegger owed $14,000 to friends in the Navy, and at least one person was paid after Buzon disappeared," said Robert Dean, an investigator for the district attorney's office. "Buzon's property, papers belongings to him, were found in a lake in Victorville, 150 miles from San Diego, about 3 miles from where Nydegger's wife lived at the time, so we suspect Nydegger is responsible for Buzon's disappearance."

Nydegger has since been convicted of murdering his roommate in 1988, a year after Buzon disappeared. The district attorney's office said the motive was robbery.

For the Buzon case to go from cold to hot, investigators need someone to step forward who may have heard a confession from Nydegger, or saw him and Buzon together on the night of April 24, 1987.....

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Public's assistance sought in 20-year-old case

Man disappeared, presumed killed

UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
May 11, 2007
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO – Twenty years ago a National City Navy corpsman disappeared. Investigators think he was murdered, and they think they know who did it.

The catch is, they don't have a body and they don't have enough other evidence to prosecute a convicted killer they suspect in the apparent death of Crispino Buzon, 25.

Buzon's brother yesterday joined prosecutors and investigators in asking for the public's help finding the evidence to bring Robert Nydegger, 60, to trial. ....

Dean said anyone with information on Buzon's disappearance should call him at (619) 531-4317.


Ray Huard: (619) 542-4597; ray.huard@uniontrib.com