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Richard Boldon Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Hollywood, California on Aug 19, 1971

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Victim Details

Feb 23, 2012

Dec 14, 2021

Richard

Boldon

94

39

70 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 19, 1971

West Hollywood

California

Los Angeles County

90059

11413

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

071-05131-0972-400

Aug 21, 1971

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13975) and 5 other sources
Richard Boldon, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on August 19, 1971, in West Hollywood, California. He left his residence at 1:30 a.m., planning to visit bars along Santa Monica Boulevard. He was supposed to meet a friend later that evening at 8:00 p.m., but he never arrived and was subsequently reported missing two days later. At the time of his disappearance, Boldon was wearing a blue tie-dyed tank top, white bell-bottom pants with gray stripes, and deck shoes. He also wore wire-framed prescription glasses and had a distinct appendectomy scar on his abdomen.

Very few details are available about the circumstances of his disappearance, and foul play is suspected but unconfirmed. His case has remained unsolved for decades, and no significant leads have surfaced since. Boldon’s case is still classified as endangered missing, and investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continue to seek any information that may help resolve the mystery.

Anyone with knowledge about Boldon’s disappearance is encouraged to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Last Seen: Aug 19, 1971

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13975
  • 3818DMCA - Richard Boldon - Doe Network
  • Richard Boldon | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Richard Boldon - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person from NAMPN, 1970 to 1979 - Poli-con-deaths

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Industry, California - unidentified case UP4447
    John Doe — Industry, California
    UP4447 • Found Sep 27, 1976
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 84%171 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4127 • Found Apr 10, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17209 • Found Mar 15, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP3770
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP3770 • Found Nov 2, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–53 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Garden Grove, California - unidentified case UP7658
    John Doe — Garden Grove, California
    UP7658 • Found May 11, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP12439 • Found Sep 5, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%144 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4297 • Found Sep 7, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 95%163 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4413 • Found Mar 19, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–44 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 72%180 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 44 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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