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Ricky Peterson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, Missouri on Jan 07, 1981

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2017

Oct 24, 2022

Ricky

Peterson

61

16

68 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 07, 1981

Washington

Missouri

Franklin County

25576

Washington Police Department

Washington

Missouri

Franklin County

63090

Steven Sitzes

Detective Sergeant

301 Jefferson, Missouri

6363901050

Local

Law Enforcement

81-26

Washington Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

07/16/2026


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In the winter of 1981, a 16-year-old boy named Ricky A. Peterson vanished from Washington, Missouri, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On January 7th of that year, the teenager, also known as Richard, was last seen in his hometown. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance pointed to a troubling possibility when his car was discovered abandoned on the Highway 47 bridge, which spans the Missouri River. This discovery immediately raised concerns that he may have jumped f ...
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Last Seen: Jan 07, 1981

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  • Ricky Peterson - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP36957 - Office of Justice Programs
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