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Richard Kula Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Apr 18, 1981

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Victim Details

Nov 12, 2012

Oct 10, 2023

Richard

Kula

69

24

72 inches

73 inches

135 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 18, 1981

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

12618

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

Michael Horan

Sergeant, Special Victims Unit - Missing Persons

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

84-0990819

San Francisco Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18057) and 5 other sources
Richard Charles Kula, aged 24, was last seen on April 18, 1981, in San Francisco, California. At the time of his disappearance, Kula stood 6 feet tall, weighed between 135 and 140 pounds, and had blonde hair and blue eyes. Very few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance have surfaced, making his case particularly difficult to resolve.

Investigators have classified Kula’s disappearance as an endangered missing case, and over the years, his case has remained cold with no major developments. Authorities, including the San Francisco Police Department, continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, as the mystery of his whereabouts remains unsolved.

Despite extensive efforts by both law enforcement and missing persons organizations, no leads have been able to explain what happened to Richard Kula after that day in 1981.
Last Seen: Apr 18, 1981

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Richard Charles Kula - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18057
  • 905DMCA - Richard Charles Kula - Doe Network
  • Richard Charles Kula | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Disappearance Richard Charles Kula - Count Every Mystery

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 94%117 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 86%Est. 35–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 91%160 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 69%175 lb vs 135–140 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 59%180 lb vs 135–140 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Unincorporated - Brisbane, California
    UP9683 • Found Mar 6, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 59%180 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

    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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