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Summary based on 4 sources
On August 7, 1992, 21-year-old Richard Victor Clark II vanished from Temple, Texas, under alarming circumstances. That day, Clark made a frantic call to his mother from a pay telephone, stating that someone was chasing him before the line abruptly went dead. His mother and sister immediately went to his apartment in Temple to check on him. Upon arrival, they found the phone off the hook, but there was no trace of Clark at the residence. He has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Clark was described as a 6'0" tall white male, weighing between 170 and 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had light-colored freckles and a small tattoo on his left shoulder, possibly in the shape of a cross. A notable characteristic was that his two upper front teeth had been replaced following an accident. Authorities have classified his case as an endangered missing person, and foul play is suspected in his disappearance.

The Bell County Sheriff's Department is the investigating agency for this cold case. Despite the passage of time, Clark's case remains unresolved. Information provided by a family member in an online forum suggests that Clark may have had a history of drug trafficking. The case has been featured on websites dedicated to missing persons, such as The Charley Project and the Doe Network, in an effort to generate new leads.

Last Seen: Aug 7, 1992

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3816 • Found Dec 5, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Weight 91%195 lb vs 170 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.