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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9322) and 4 other sources
Richard Mark Linse, aged 55, was last seen in Redding, California, on September 23, 2007. Linse disappeared after leaving the Showboat Lounge on foot around 1:00 a.m. He never made it back home, leaving behind all of his personal belongings, including his dog. At the time of his disappearance, Linse was wearing an orange t-shirt, blue jeans, and a red baseball cap with the word "AXNER" on it.

Linse was struggling with various personal issues, including a history of alcohol abuse and health problems like Type II diabetes, for which he was not taking medication. Additionally, Linse was reportedly depressed, which raised concerns that he may have been in a vulnerable state. It's possible that he attempted to travel to Portland, Oregon, where his estranged wife lived. His car had been towed, and his driver's license was suspended, leading investigators to believe he may have used public transportation. Despite extensive efforts, Linse has not been seen or heard from since, and his case remains unsolved.

If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Redding Police Department.

Last Seen: Sep 26, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Covelo, California - unidentified case UP124271
John Doe — Covelo, California
UP124271 • Found Oct 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1"–6'3" vs 6'1"

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