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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP154673) and 1 other source
Richard Allen Berger, a 65-year-old Caucasian male, was last seen on July 8, 2025, in Denton, Texas. The Denton Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance and created a case file on July 25, 2025. His case, number MP154673, was published on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on January 29, 2026. Berger is described as being between 5'3" and 5'6" tall and weighing between 150 and 200 pounds. He has gray or partially gray hair, is partially balding, and has blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he had gray stubble.

The circumstances surrounding Berger's disappearance have not been publicly detailed. No information has been released regarding the clothing and accessories he was wearing, or any potential transportation he may have been using. Similarly, there are no details about any distinctive physical features. His last known location was in Denton, within Denton County, Texas.

The investigation is being led by Detective Niko Bookman of the Denton Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Richard Allen Berger is encouraged to contact the Denton Police Department at 349-8181, referencing agency case number 25125617.

Last Seen: Jul 8, 2025

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP159501
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP159501 • Found Apr 20, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 53–63 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 93%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 87%229 lb vs 150–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Arlington, Texas
UP161734 • Found Jul 28, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 68–82 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 0%47 lb vs 150–200 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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