Richard Earl Strong, 51, was last seen the evening of February 18, 2011, at a campsite atop a strip mine overlooking Highway 899 in Raven, Kentucky. Earlier that day he spoke with his wife, Darlene, saying he was giving a neighbor a ride home; at the time the couple were finalizing an adoption. Witnesses say Strong walked away from the campsite after being accused of stealing a wallet and struck a couple of times. That night someone reportedly told Darlene Strong her husband had been injured; she called police. Officers found Richard’s truck on a hill near mile marker 9 on Highway 899, a few miles from the campsite, but there was no sign of him. He was a diabetic who needed medication, and searches with dog teams and volunteers turned up no further evidence.

Investigators interviewed everyone who had been at the gathering and say those accounts match on the wallet accusation and the altercation, but officials believe more information exists among those present. Authorities suspect foul play and consider him deceased, though no arrests have been announced. Distinguishing marks include iron rods in his right leg and arm and tattoos: a chihuahua with Tiffany on his back, praying hands on one arm, and Yosemite Sam on his left arm. Was anyone at the campsite that night or who knew Richard willing to share what they remember?