Richard Dewayne Owen, known as Rick, was 23 when he was last seen in 1986 in Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana. A family member reported dropping him off in Sullivan County believing he intended to hitchhike to Florida. Some reports say he may have reached Florida, but he has not been seen or heard from since. The date of disappearance is recorded as January 1, 1986, though the family member who last saw him thought it may have been in September 1986.

Owen is described as a white male, sandy hair, blue eyes, 5 feet 11 inches and about 150 pounds. He had served in the U.S. Air Force. The Indiana State Police, District 53 in Putnamville, is handling the open investigation; DNA samples from his two brothers have been submitted to the state laboratory and the case is listed as NamUs MP157612.

If anyone knew Richard, saw him in Indiana or Florida in 1986, or has information about his whereabouts, please share what is known.