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Richard Sammons Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mesa, Arizona on Jan 11, 1983

Victim Details

Aug 03, 2011

Oct 26, 2022

Richard

Sammons

62

19

78 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 11, 1983

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

85204

10544

Mesa Police Department

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

85201

David Silva

Police Investigator

130 North Robson, Arizona

4806442211

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/police

19830003003

1983-01-14

Mesa Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Yes

07/27/2026


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On January 11, 1983, a 19-year-old male named Richard Wayne Sammons vanished from Mesa, Arizona. Three days later, on January 14, his parents received a call from his fiancée, concerned that no one had been able to get in touch with him. Prompted by this alarming news, his parents went to his apartment to check on him. Upon arrival, they found his residence to be neat and orderly, with no signs of a struggle or any indication of foul play. Curiously, all of his personal belongings, including ...
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Last Seen: Jan 11, 1983

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    Does anyone have more info about the friend circle Sammons was hanging out with back in '83? I've he... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the possibility that Sammons might have voluntarily left for some reason... ...Read More
    03/25/2023
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