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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142851) and 2 other sources
On March 11, 2022, Richard Matthew Fondrick Jr., a 29-year-old man, vanished from the area of Festus, Missouri. At the time of his disappearance, Richard was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing between 150 and 170 pounds. The last contact with him was on this date, and what happened afterward remains a mystery. His case has left his family and community with many unanswered questions and a deep sense of concern for his well-being. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating his disappearance.

Following his disappearance, law enforcement began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts. A report was filed with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on April 16, 2022. The case, number 22-11014, was opened, and efforts to locate Richard commenced. Authorities have been seeking any information that might lead to resolving his case and have encouraged the public to come forward with any potential leads. Community outreach and requests for assistance from anyone who may have seen or heard from him since he went missing have been part of the ongoing effort to find him.

The investigation into Richard Fondrick's disappearance is ongoing. His case is listed with the Missouri State Highway Patrol as an active missing person case from Jefferson County. Law enforcement continues to follow up on any potential leads in the hope of bringing him home. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, creating a difficult and uncertain situation for his loved ones. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing and the lasting impact their absence has on their families and communities. The primary goal of the investigation is to uncover the truth of what happened to Richard and to provide answers to those who are anxiously awaiting his return.

Last Seen: Mar 11, 2022

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Merrimac, Illinois - unidentified case UP93211
John Doe — Merrimac, Illinois
UP93211 • Found Jun 26, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 29
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%12 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"

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