Suspect in 1989 murder linked to Paige Renkoski's disappearance

A man, Buster Robbins, is under investigation for the disappearance of Paige Renkoski, who has been missing since 1990. Robbins is also accused of a rape and murder case from 1989 in Washtenaw County. Paige Renkoski was last spotted on May 24, 1990. She was seen on the side of I-96 after visiting a friend in Canton Township. Her car was found nearby, with the engine running and her belongings inside. These included her shoes, purse, and a beer she had just bought. Around nine months before Renkoski vanished, another woman, Beverly Wivell, was abducted and murdered in the same county. Her case involved similar circumstances. Authorities linked DNA from Wivell's case to Robbins in 2024. Recent court proceedings have been challenging for Robbins. A judge recently decided there wasn't enough evidence for him to go to trial for Wivell's murder. Prosecutors are appealing this ruling. In the meantime, Robbins remains in jail, labeled a serious danger and a flight risk. Livingston County Undersheriff Jason Pless confirmed that Renkoski's case is still open. He noted that Robbins is being investigated due to the similarities in both cases. Renkoski worked as a substitute teacher and lived in Okemos. Her family has not stopped searching for her since she disappeared. Over 1,000 tips have been received by police, but her whereabouts remain a mystery. Her sister has expressed hope that someone knows more about what happened that day. As of now, Robbins awaits another court review set for April 8, 2025.