Richard John Malten Missing from Inyo County, California age 64

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Richard John Malten, a 64-year-old man with a heart condition requiring a pacemaker, was last seen in July 2011 while camping in Inyo County, California. His disappearance has left investigators with few clues, and the circumstances surrounding his case remain unclear.

Malten had been camping near McGee Creek, a remote area west of Bishop, California. He was reported missing by his ex-wife in October 2011, after Forest Service workers discovered his maroon 2001 Jeep abandoned near the c ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 01, 2011

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

Firstname

Richard

Lastname

John Malten

Current Age

64

Age At Disappearance

64

Height

5'8 inches

Weight

144 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Malten was last seen in Inyo County, California sometime in July 2011. He was camping near McGee Creek at the time, and had parked his maroon 2001 Jeep along the creek west of Bishop, California. In October, Forest Service workers noticed the Jeep was still there and there was no sign of Malten. His ex-wife reported him missing shortly thereafter. Few details are available in Malten's case; the circumstances of his disappearance are unclear.

Last Seen

Jul 01, 2011

City

Inyo County

State

California

Zip Code

Inyo County

Vehicles

10

Agency Name

Inyo County Sheriff's Departmen

Agency Phone

460-878-0383

Last Updated

01/25/2026

Richard John Malten
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