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Richard Antoine Keppi Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Barbara, California on Mar 26, 2008

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Richard

Antoine Keppi

43

25

6'2 inches

170 lbs

White

Male

Mar 26, 2008

Santa Barbara

California

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Police Departmen

805-897-2300

Sep 21, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 2 sources
Richard Antoine Keppi, 25, was last seen on March 26, 2008, in Santa Barbara, California. On that evening, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Keppi and his brother went sailing on a catamaran off Leadbetter Beach. The vessel was overturned by high winds, leading to a tragic accident.

Following the capsizing of the catamaran, Keppi's brother was rescued from the water. However, Richard disappeared and could not be located. An extensive search was launched in the waters off Santa Barbara, but there was no sign of Keppi. At the time of his disappearance, Richard Antoine Keppi was a student at Santa Barbara City College.

Keppi is described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He was born on May 4, 1982. The Santa Barbara Police Department investigated his disappearance. Richard Antoine Keppi is presumed to have been lost at sea.
Last Seen: Mar 26, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Richard Antoine Keppi - The Charley Project
  • Richard Antoine Keppi | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — Winterhaven, California
    UP12609 • Found Oct 6, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California - unidentified case UP6963
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California
    UP6963 • Found Jul 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 170 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Calapatria, California
    UP12616 • Found Apr 27, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb

    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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