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Ricky A. Peterson, 16, was last seen on January 7, 1981, in Washington, Missouri. His car was later found abandoned on the Highway 47 bridge, leading authorities to believe that Ricky may have jumped into the Missouri River. There were no witnesses to confirm this, and his body was never recovered. Ricky stood 5'8", weighed approximately 140 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes.
Despite the assumption that he may have taken his own life, Ricky's case remains officially unsolved, as ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 07, 1981
Despite the assumption that he may have taken his own life, Ricky's case remains officially unsolved, as ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 07, 1981
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Jan 27, 2017
Oct 24, 2022
Ricky
Peterson
60
16
68 inches
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jan 07, 1981
Washington
Missouri
Franklin County
255
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
12/02/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone, I came across Ricky Peterson's case and couldn't help but wonder about the condition o... ...Read More
11/21/2024
11/21/2024
I've been digging into Ricky A. Peterson's case from back in 1981, and something really puzzles me. ... ...Read More
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
