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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9229) and 6 other sources
Richard W. Powell, an 18-year-old from Fort Worth, Texas, was last seen on March 22, 1984. Powell disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and his vehicle was discovered abandoned over a month later, on April 23, 1984, in a parking lot in Irving, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Powell stood between 5'7" and 5'10", with blond hair, blue eyes, and a distinctive mole on his right cheek. He also had an orthodontic retainer on his lower teeth and a unique feature where both of his pinky fingers were permanently curved inward.

Foul play is suspected in Powell's case, but despite extensive efforts, no further information has surfaced to explain his disappearance. Law enforcement agencies, including the Fort Worth Police Department, continue to investigate, and his case remains open as an endangered missing person.

Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities as his family and investigators still seek answers regarding his fate.

Last Seen: Mar 22, 1984

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP4469 • Found May 2, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4521
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP4521 • Found Aug 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 18
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP8508
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP8508 • Found Oct 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–57 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 94%130 lb vs 150–160 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3960
John Doe — Texas
UP3960 • Found Jun 17, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4238
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP4238 • Found Aug 23, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 21–36 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP4468 • Found Mar 15, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 94%130 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1736 • Found Mar 16, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 68%200 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3242 • Found Feb 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 150–160 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP4471 • Found Apr 26, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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