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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP157612) and 3 other sources
Richard Dewayne Owen, also known as Rick, was 23 years old when he was last seen in 1986 in Shelburn, a town in Sullivan County, Indiana. A family member reported dropping him off in Sullivan County with the belief that he intended to hitchhike to Florida. While there were reports that Owen had made it to Florida, he has not been seen or heard from since. The exact date of his disappearance is recorded as January 1, 1986, though the family member who last saw him believed it may have been in September of that year.

At the time of his disappearance, Owen was described as a white male with sandy hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'11" and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Prior to his disappearance, he had served in the U.S. Air Force. The case is being handled by the Indiana State Police, District 53 in Putnamville.

The investigation into Owen's disappearance remains open. In an effort to identify him in case of his discovery, DNA samples have been provided by his two brothers and are pending analysis at the Indiana State Police Laboratory. His case is registered under the NamUs number MP157612.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Indianapolis, Indiana
UP117543 • Found Apr 3, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%155–165 lb vs 150 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Martinsville, Indiana - unidentified case UP14700
John Doe — Martinsville, Indiana
UP14700 • Found Sep 13, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP14344
John Doe — Illinois
UP14344 • Found Mar 16, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 59%178 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Cincinnati, Ohio - unidentified case UP7739
John Doe — Cincinnati, Ohio
UP7739 • Found Oct 27, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%155 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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