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Vanished in the North: The Unresolved Disappearance of Richard Omelak
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Vanished in the North: The Unresolved Disappearance of Richard Omelak
Posted by admin on June 26, 2025, 01:37 111 0

A Young Life Interrupted

On October 1, 1981, 18-year-old Richard Raymond Omelak departed from his residence on Laurene Street in Fairbanks, Alaska, and was never seen again. Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, Richard was of American Indian/Alaska Native descent, with brown hair and brown eyes. Known to some by the nicknames "Ricky" or "Ricki," his sudden disappearance left a void in the community and a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. 

The Initial Investigation

Following Richard's disappearance, local authorities initiated an investigation, but details about the early stages are scarce. The lack of immediate leads and the passage of time have contributed to the case remaining open. Over the years, efforts have been made to keep the case active, including its inclusion in national databases such as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System , where it is listed under case number MP61777. ...Read More

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