Richard Scott Ashley, known to some as Rick, was 28 when he was last seen in Springfield, Missouri, on May 13, 1986. A friend reported dropping him off at a local restaurant that day; Richard disappeared from that point and never returned to family or friends. He is described as having red hair and green eyes, with a childhood injury that left his left wrist broken. Reported height and weight at the time vary between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 4 inches, and between 180 and 190 pounds.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation, which produced few leads and has grown cold. The circumstances after he was left at the restaurant are unknown, and it remains unclear whether Richard met with foul play or left intentionally. If anyone knew Richard, saw him in Springfield around May 13, 1986, or has information that could help his family, please come forward.