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Ricky Thomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bristow, Indiana on Nov 06, 1997

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Oct 28, 2022

Ricky

Thomas

41

13

68 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 06, 1997

Bristow

Indiana

Perry County

26989

Indiana State Police - District 34

Jasper

Indiana

Dubois County

47546

2209 North Newton Street, Indiana

8124821441

State

Law Enforcement

34-21249

Indiana State Police - District 34

Sandy

Hazel

Hazel

08/04/2026


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Ricky Lane Thomas Jr., a 13-year-old boy from Bristow, Indiana, disappeared on November 6, 1997. On the day of his disappearance, Ricky was seen walking along Oak Ridge Road with his two puppies, "Tiny" and "Red," which also went missing. He had been staying home from school due to behavior issues and was supposed to meet his cousin later that day to go shopping in Tell City. Ricky called his cousin between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. to confirm their plans, but he never arrived. His ...
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Last Seen: Nov 06, 1997

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    Has anyone looked into the significance of Ricky disappearing with his two puppies, Tiny and Red? It... ...Read More
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