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Richard Worley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Richmond, California on Mar 15, 1978

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Victim Details

Apr 19, 2024

Jul 15, 2024

Richard

Worley

74

26

68 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 15, 1978

Richmond

California

Contra Costa County

No

142093

Richmond Police Department

Richmond

California

Contra Costa County

94804

Ethan Katz

Detective

1701 Regatta Boulevard, California

5102331214

Local

Law Enforcement

http://ca-richmond2.civicplus.com/82/Police-Department

22-9041

Richmond Police Department

312

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP120381) and 5 other sources
Richard Nathan Worley, aged 26, was last seen on March 15, 1978, in Richmond, California. Standing 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, Worley had brown hair, blue eyes, and a homemade tattoo of the word "mom" on his upper left arm. His disappearance is classified as missing, and despite decades passing since he was last seen, very little information has surfaced regarding the circumstances of his case.

There are no known details regarding the events leading up to his disappearance or any specific factors that might explain what happened to him. His case remains unsolved, with no significant developments over the years. The Richmond Police Department continues to investigate, and Worley's case remains open.

If anyone has information about Worley's whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact local law enforcement, as even small leads may help bring clarity to this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Mar 15, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Richard Nathan Worley - The Charley Project
  • Richard Nathan Worley | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP120381 | NamUs
  • 1155DMCA - Richard Nathan Worley - Doe Network
  • December 10, 2016 – The Charley Project Blog

    • 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 — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5859 • Found May 22, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2411 • Found Dec 20, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 59%219 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP17760 • Found Jul 11, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 71%Est. 30–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5904 • Found Sep 17, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 73%210 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated - Brisbane, California
    UP9683 • Found Mar 6, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 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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