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Richard McCarthy Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sacramento, California on Oct 15, 1990

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Victim Details

Jan 6, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Richard

McCarthy

67

31

65 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 15, 1990

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

14726

Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95822

Alexandr Giy

Detective

5770 Freeport Boulevard, California

9168080560

Local

Law Enforcement

91-4825

Jan 17, 1991

Sacramento Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23109) and 6 other sources
Richard McCarthy, a 31-year-old male, was last seen on October 15, 1990, in Sacramento, California. Details surrounding his disappearance remain limited, but his case has remained open and unsolved for over three decades. Authorities have classified his case as missing, and they continue to seek information that could provide answers.

McCarthy's case has garnered attention from various missing person organizations, including NamUs, and law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with potential leads to come forward. Despite efforts from both law enforcement and advocacy groups, no significant developments have been reported in his disappearance, leaving his whereabouts unknown since that day.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sacramento Police Department to assist in solving this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Oct 15, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP23109
  • Richard Callahan | University of San Francisco
  • Case Results | Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP
  • Housing Cases Summary Page - Department of Justice
  • Sacramento Police: Land Park Family Murder from 1991 still unsolved
  • NPS Incident Reports - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2379 • Found Jul 11, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Guerneville, California
    UP79380 • Found Jul 18, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Tiburon, California
    UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 74%130 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Clarksburg, California
    UP7449 • Found Apr 14, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Marysville, California
    UP138951 • Found Sep 13, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2373 • Found Sep 7, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 60%120 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Vallejo, California
    UP17598 • Found Sep 2, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP50599
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP50599 • Found Jul 12, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 80%135 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Iselton, California
    UP2365 • Found Feb 18, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 0%79 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown

    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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