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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28694) and 3 other sources
Ricky Dale Olsen, a 25-year-old man, disappeared on July 4, 1975, from Tallahassee, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Olsen was serving a ten-year sentence for armed robbery at the Palatka Road Prison. He escaped from the prison on that date, and no information regarding his whereabouts has surfaced since. Olsen was described as being between 5'11" and 6'0" tall, weighing around 150-160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He also had scars on his upper lip and chest.

Despite being listed as a fugitive and missing for decades, there has been little to no significant information on his whereabouts. His case remains unresolved, and authorities continue to request any tips that might help locate him. The Florida Department of Corrections and NamUs are involved in maintaining records related to his disappearance.

Olsen's disappearance has perplexed investigators for years, as his escape has left no trace or confirmed sightings, making it one of the many cold cases in Florida from the 1970s.

Last Seen: Jul 4, 1975

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Cairo, Georgia - unidentified case UP116546
John Doe — Cairo, Georgia
UP116546 • Found Jul 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Quincy, Florida
UP115954 • Found Apr 20, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 17–24 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Tuskegee, Alabama
UP93230 • Found Jan 14, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%161 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%135–155 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Tallahassee, Florida
UP79317 • Found Apr 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'6" vs 5'11"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP664
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP664 • Found Nov 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%230 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 98%177 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Palm Bay, Florida
UP1280 • Found Mar 25, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 47%278 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP635
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP635 • Found Jul 7, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%229 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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