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Richard Llamas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Dec 25, 1997

Victim Details

May 1, 2019

Jun 23, 2020

Richard

Llamas

75

47

70 inches

71 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 25, 1997

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington

No

50290

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department- Century Station

Lynwood

California

Los Angeles County

90262

11703 South Alameda Street, California

3235684800

County

Law Enforcement

http://shq.lasdnews.net/pages/patrolstation.aspx?id=CEN

019-04683-1617-400

Apr 29, 2019

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department- Century Station

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

No

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57026) and 3 other sources
Richard Douglas Llamas, also known as Rich, was 47 years old when he was last seen on December 25, 1997, in Washington, D.C. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a White / Caucasian male, standing between 5'10" and 5'11" tall and weighing between 170 and 180 pounds. He had gray or partially gray, short, thinning hair and a beard. He also wore glasses and had hazel eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a suit jacket, pants, and a shirt.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely detailed in public records, with his last known location simply being listed as Washington, D.C. The case was officially created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on May 1, 2019, under case number MP57026. The investigating agency for his case is the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department- Century Station, located in Lynwood, California. The agency's case number is 019-04683-1617-400, and the report was filed on April 29, 2019.

There is conflicting information in one source from 2019 that describes a missing person also named Richard Llamas from the Los Angeles area who was last seen at George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C. on March 26, 2018. This report states he was 69 years old at the time and suffered from schizophrenia and seizures. However, the physical description is similar to the 1997 case. It is unclear if these are two separate cases or if there is an error in the reporting. An obituary for a Richard Douglas Llamas, who was born on May 16, 1950, and passed away on February 29, 2024, in Washington, D.C., matches many of the biographical details of the missing person, including his connection to California and his interest in politics which led him to Washington D.C. This individual was a Navy veteran.
Last Seen: Dec 25, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Facebook
  • Public Help Sought In Search For Missing L.A. Man | Los Angeles ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Fairfax, Virginia - unidentified case UP6638
    John Doe — Fairfax, Virginia
    UP6638 • Found Apr 6, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Ocean City, Maryland
    UP2743 • Found Dec 12, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%113 mi away
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 99%152 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP1415
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP1415 • Found Mar 1, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Lorton, Virginia - unidentified case UP75435
    John Doe — Lorton, Virginia
    UP75435 • Found Dec 6, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Capitol Heights, Maryland
    UP10112 • Found Aug 6, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Bowie, Maryland
    UP1414 • Found Dec 30, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–59 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP16609 • Found Mar 19, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%127 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia - unidentified case UP11248
    John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia
    UP11248 • Found Aug 20, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–69 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Manassas, Virginia - unidentified case UP6305
    John Doe — Manassas, Virginia
    UP6305 • Found Jul 30, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Rockville, Maryland
    UP2901 • Found Jan 18, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–45 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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