In the early summer of 2013, the Agor family's world was turned upside down when Richard Paul Agor, a 33-year-old father of four, vanished without a trace from the island of Kauai, Hawaii. He was last seen by his ex-wife and their children on June 8, 2013, at the Eleele Shopping Center. His ex-wife later recalled that he was 'talking funny' during their last encounter, a detail that has since become a somber note in the narrative of his disappearance.
In the days that followed, a few of Richard's essential belongings were discovered; his new cell phone was found at the shopping center, and his backpack was left in his ex-wife's car, but there was no sign of Richard himself. He was officially reported as a missing person on June 26 of that year. While there were some unconfirmed sightings of him on the island in the months that followed, these leads did not result in his discovery.
Richard, a man of Filipino and Puerto Rican descent, is described as having black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a tan t-shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and boots. He has several distinct tattoos that his family hoped would aid in his identification: the words 'Jamie's Boy' on his right arm, a tattoo of the Hawaiian islands on his lower back, and a black tribal star with a yin-yang symbol in the center on his upper left arm. An important aspect of Richard's life at the time was his struggle with schizophrenia, a condition for which he required medication that he did not have with him when he went missing. His family has expressed deep concern for his welfare due to his mental illness, noting that while he is not dangerous, he could be a danger to himself when in a manic state.
Before he vanished, Richard was at a crossroads in his life. He had separated from his wife a year prior but remained a devoted father to their children. He was also making plans for a significant life change, having accepted an invitation from his sister to move to North Carolina to stabilize his life. Friends reported that he was excited about the move, though he was reluctant to leave his children. Richard was known to have wilderness survival skills and enjoyed activities like pig hunting and fishing. He also had connections within the homeless community. Since his disappearance, there has been no activity on his bank account, and he tragically missed his grandfather's funeral. The Kauai Police Department has been investigating his case, but as time continues to pass, the mystery of Richard Agor's whereabouts remains unsolved, leaving his loved ones in a painful state of uncertainty.Last Seen: Jun 8, 2013
