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Richard Bayne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Montrose, New York on May 24, 1984

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Victim Details

Dec 8, 2010

Nov 30, 2022

Richard

Bayne

73

31

66 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 24, 1984

Montrose

New York

Westchester County

9402

New York State Police - Cortlandt

Croton-on-Hudson

New York

Westchester County

10520

1 Memorial Drive, New York

9147888044

State

Law Enforcement

3855674

New York State Police - Cortlandt

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8768) and 7 other sources
Richard Gerald Bayne, 31, was last seen on May 24, 1984, in Montrose, New York, where he was a patient at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital. He had a history of paranoid schizophrenia and alcoholism. Bayne, who stood 5'6" and weighed around 170 pounds, was wearing a white checkered shirt and blue jeans at the time of his disappearance. He also had distinctive scars on his left arm and left finger. Despite being missing since May 1984, Bayne wasn’t reported as missing until January 1985.

Efforts to locate Bayne have so far been unsuccessful, and his case remains open. Authorities have DNA, dental, and fingerprint records on file, but no substantial leads have emerged over the years. The New York State Police continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help solve this long-standing cold case.
Last Seen: May 24, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Richard Gerald Bayne - The Charley Project
  • Missing: Bayne, Richard G. | New York State Police - NY.gov
  • 1399DMNY - Richard Gerald Bayne - Doe Network
  • Cold case: Montrose man missing since 1985 - Lohud
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8768
  • National Group Still Looking For Missing Montrose Man, 31
  • Police still searching for missing vet 30 years later

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP1431 • Found Feb 21, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–39 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP1439 • Found May 1, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7507
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP7507 • Found Nov 8, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP10330
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP10330 • Found Oct 27, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 66%125 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9079
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP9079 • Found Aug 2, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP123278
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP123278 • Found Jun 19, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6993
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6993 • Found Feb 7, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8423
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP8423 • Found Dec 15, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7335
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP7335 • Found Jun 10, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP1440 • Found Sep 21, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Brown 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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