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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20178) and 7 other sources
Richard Edward Strehle, a 26-year-old realtor from South Lake Tahoe, California, went missing on July 5, 1973. Described as quiet and dependable, Strehle was working at Maloney Realty at the time. He was last seen near his studio apartment on Judith Lane by his landlady's husband. Strehle left behind his personal belongings, three vehicles, and a recently purchased fixer-upper home on Zuni Lane, raising immediate concerns about his sudden disappearance.

At the time of his disappearance, Strehle had been feeling mildly depressed due to a recent breakup with his girlfriend, who had moved back to Colorado. Despite his emotional state, those close to him did not believe he would simply vanish without a trace. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that might shed light on what happened to him.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, which continues to investigate this cold case.

Last Seen: Jul 5, 1973

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Nevada
UP17301 • Found Aug 31, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Nevada
UP7603 • Found Dec 28, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%114 mi away
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Redding, California
UP125546 • Found Jan 26, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%172 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'3" vs 6'2"
Weight 85%200 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP8426 • Found Aug 7, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2399 • Found Feb 20, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 73%210 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP8840 • Found Jun 18, 1974
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 38%370 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%184 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

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.