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Richard Koch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Maplewood, Minnesota on Jun 27, 1989

Victim Details

Sep 22, 2011

Jan 09, 2024

Richard

Koch

97

60

70 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 27, 1989

Maplewood

Minnesota

Ramsey County

No

31052

Maplewood Police Department

Maplewood

Minnesota

Ramsey County

55109

1830 County Road B East, Minnesota

6512492600

Local

Law Enforcement

https://maplewoodmn.gov/460/Police

89010014

Maplewood Police Department

White

Blue

Blue

07/10/2026


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Richard Koch, a 60-year-old man from Maplewood, Minnesota, was last seen on June 27, 1989. On the day of his disappearance, Koch had left his home with plans to travel to Bemidji, Minnesota, with an acquaintance. However, he was never heard from again, and no communication has been received from him since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Koch was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 180 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt and dark b ...
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Last Seen: Jun 27, 1989

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  • 3880DMMN - Richard Joseph Koch - Doe Network
  • Richard Joseph Koch - The Charley Project
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