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Case Description
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Richard Lee Sanders, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on October 31, 2001, in Center, Texas. Standing at an imposing 6'6" and weighing around 220 pounds, Sanders disappeared under suspicious circumstances. He was last known to have been in the company of Tara Lea Blue the night before her murder in Shelby County. Authorities suspect foul play, but both Sanders and Blue's body have never been located.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating his disappearance for over ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 31, 2001
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating his disappearance for over ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 31, 2001
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Feb 26, 2015
Jan 25, 2018
Richard
Sanders
47
25
78 inches
220 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Oct 31, 2001
Center
Texas
Shelby County
217
23817
Texas Rangers
Nacogdoches
Texas
,
RA-2001-00458
Texas Rangers
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone,
I’ve been following the mystery surrounding Richard Lee Sanders for a while now, ... ...Read More
04/29/2024
I’ve been following the mystery surrounding Richard Lee Sanders for a while now, ... ...Read More
04/29/2024
Has anyone else looked into Richard Lee Sanders' case? I've been going down the rabbit hole, and som... ...Read More
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
I remember hearing about the Richard Lee Sanders case back when it first happened. It's such a haunt... ...Read More
07/08/2023
07/08/2023
