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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9230) and 6 other sources
Richard Barnett Rinehart, aged 51, was last seen on June 17, 1985, in Austin, Texas. He went missing under suspicious circumstances, and his vehicle was found abandoned later that day in Austin. Rinehart, who had a broken toe and pins in his ankle at the time, also had a scar on his head and back injuries that caused his body frame to bend slightly forward. He was last known to be wearing Levi's jeans, a short-sleeved shirt, Cole Haan leather deck shoes, and was carrying a gold band and a watch.

Despite extensive searches, Rinehart has never been located, and foul play is suspected in his disappearance. Investigators remain involved in the case, which continues to be unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department or the Texas Department of Public Safety.

His case remains listed in national missing persons databases, and authorities continue to seek leads to provide answers about his fate.

Last Seen: Jun 17, 1985

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — McGregor, Texas
UP4222 • Found Jan 22, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 56–66 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 195–205 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP4494 • Found Jul 15, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 60%177 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 195–205 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7098
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7098 • Found May 19, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 63%140 lb vs 195–205 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP735 • Found Mar 10, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%156 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 195–205 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP13591
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP13591 • Found Feb 6, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%182 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 75%150 lb vs 195–205 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP97024 • Found Aug 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 49–59 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%182 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 195–205 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas - unidentified case UP9018
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP9018 • Found Jul 30, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 80%155 lb vs 195–205 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Black 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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