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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24737) and 1 other source
In the quiet community of Rogersville, Tennessee, a family was forever changed by the disappearance of Male Douglas Richardson. On December 18, 2002, the 40-year-old man was last seen, and the details surrounding his last known moments remain scarce. At the time he went missing, he was described as a White male, standing six feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds. The circumstances leading up to his disappearance have not been made public, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss that has spanned decades.

As the days turned into weeks, and weeks into years, the investigation into Douglas Richardson's whereabouts continued, though significant leads have been elusive. The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office has been the primary agency investigating his case, but the passage of time has presented considerable challenges. Information regarding what he was wearing or any personal items he may have had with him on the day he vanished is not widely available. This lack of detail has made it difficult for the public to provide meaningful tips and has compounded the difficulty of the search efforts.

The case of Douglas Richardson is a somber reminder of the enduring pain that families of the missing experience. Despite the years that have passed, the hope for resolution has not been extinguished by his family or by the investigators assigned to his case. His case is documented in national databases for missing persons, ensuring that his information remains accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country. The investigation into what happened to Douglas Richardson remains open, a cold case still awaiting the piece of information that might finally bring answers and a sense of peace to those who have waited for so long.

Last Seen: Dec 18, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Waynesville, North Carolina - unidentified case UP6291
John Doe — Waynesville, North Carolina
UP6291 • Found May 28, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 32%123 lb vs 200 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Birchwood, Tennessee - unidentified case UP8189
John Doe — Birchwood, Tennessee
UP8189 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%133 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 200 lb

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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