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Richard McGrath Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cat Spring, Texas on Jul 6, 1995

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Victim Details

Dec 13, 2010

Mar 24, 2021

Richard

McGrath

65

34

66 inches

68 inches

135 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 6, 1995

Cat Spring

Texas

Austin County

78933

Unknown

30851

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M9510002

Austin County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8796) and 3 other sources
Richard Allen McGrath, a 34-year-old man, was last seen in Cat Spring, Texas, on July 6, 1995. McGrath had a pacemaker due to a heart condition and also had a metal plate surgically implanted in his neck. On the day of his disappearance, his vehicle was later discovered abandoned on Interstate 45 in Houston, an hour away from where he was last seen. There were no signs of McGrath at the scene, and foul play is suspected in his case.

Despite investigations, no leads have surfaced to explain what happened to McGrath, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to list him as an endangered missing person, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.

McGrath's disappearance has been included in national databases like NamUs and is still an open investigation.
Last Seen: Jul 6, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8796 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Richard Allen McGrath - The Charley Project
  • 1235DMTX - Richard Allen McGrath - Doe Network

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3646
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3646 • Found Jul 6, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP603
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP603 • Found Jan 24, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%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 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 94%158 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP599
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP599 • Found Nov 5, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 14%202 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3294 • Found Jul 19, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3616 • Found Jan 24, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 91%115 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3157 • Found Apr 28, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 95%157 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP485
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP485 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 79%107 lb vs 135–140 lb

    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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