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Sanford David Rice, a 75-year-old hiker from Blachly, Oregon, was last seen on June 23, 2016, in the Marion Forks area near the Marion Lake Trailhead, where he planned to do a day hike. His vehicle was found at the trailhead with entry receipts indicating his intent to hike. Several hikers reported seeing him near the lake that day. Despite extensive search efforts in the challenging terrain, no trace of Rice has been found, and his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2016
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2016
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Jun 29, 2016
Jan 04, 2024
Sanford
Rice
83
75
66 inches
67 inches
150 lbs
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jun 23, 2016
Marion Forks
Oregon
Linn County
No
331
18491
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Albany
Oregon
Linn County
97322
Andy Franklin
Captain
1115 SE Jackson Street, Oregon
5419673950
County
Law Enforcement
16-10471
2016-06-24
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
11/23/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Did anyone else notice the weather reports for the area around the time Sanford Rice went missing? I... ...Read More
09/04/2023
09/04/2023
Hey everyone, I’ve been following the Sanford Rice case for a while now, and something that struck... ...Read More
07/24/2023
07/24/2023
Has anyone else come across any mention of wildlife activity affecting search efforts in Sanford Dav... ...Read More
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
