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Richard Sutoris Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jan 1, 2003

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Victim Details

May 31, 2017

May 30, 2018

Richard

Sutoris

82

59

72 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 2003

Houston

Texas

Harris County

33614

Springfield Township Police Department

Quakertown

Pennsylvania

,

20160819M1860

Mar 1, 2016

Springfield Township Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38384) and 1 other source
Richard Henry Sutoris, a 59-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was last seen on January 1, 2003. A musician with ties to the University of Arkansas and Drake University, Sutoris also went by several aliases, including Rocky Valentine and Eric Sutoris. His last known address was at the Tree Tops Apartments in Houston. Sutoris' disappearance remains a mystery, and little information has surfaced regarding the circumstances surrounding it.

Despite efforts from law enforcement and his inclusion in the NamUs database, there have been no significant developments in the case. He was described as being 6 feet tall, weighing between 165 and 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking any leads that may help locate him.

Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement to assist in resolving this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2003

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP38384

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP51409 • Found Jul 11, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Weight 81%132 lb vs 165–175 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Baytown, Texas
    UP16122 • Found Oct 16, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP15518
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15518 • Found May 12, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP6178
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP6178 • Found Jul 14, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'3" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP609
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP609 • Found Jul 16, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 99%193 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Green vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Galveston, Texas
    UP3256 • Found Oct 7, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 43–63 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 16%250 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
    John Doe — Humble, Texas
    UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
    UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Cypress, Texas
    UP79691 • Found Feb 21, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'9"–6'4" vs 6'0"

    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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