Randy Clay Peters, 31, was reported missing November 14, 1984, after he and Edward Buschbacher Jr. failed to return from a visit to Humboldt County, California. A search followed, and on November 24, 1984 both men were found dead on a marijuana farm near Weitchpec, CA. Their bodies showed signs of trauma and investigators treated the deaths as homicides.

The remote location and the apparent violence have complicated the inquiry. Despite tips over the years, no arrests have been made and no suspects identified; the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office still lists the case among its unsolved homicides. The investigation remains open and authorities continue to seek information that could move the case forward.

If anyone knew Randy Clay Peters, Edward Buschbacher Jr., or has information about activity near the Weitchpec marijuana farm in November 1984, please contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.