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Richy Santiago Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Oct 15, 2022

Victim Details

Created

Apr 19, 2023

Case Added

Apr 25, 2023

First Name

Richy

Last Name

Santiago

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Height To

67 inches

Weight

155 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 15, 2022

City

Philadelphia

State

Pennsylvania

County

Philadelphia County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

124691

Agency Name

Philadelphia Police Department

Agency City

Philadelphia

Agency State

Pennsylvania

Agency County

Philadelphia County

Agency Zip Code

19124

Agency Contact

James Miles

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

3901 Whitaker Avenue, Pennsylvania

Agency Phone

2156853298

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

[email protected]

Agency Case #

22-24-069432

Primary Agency

Philadelphia Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102633) and 3 other sources

In the autumn of 2022, a family's life was irrevocably changed when 23-year-old Richy Santiago went missing. A Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, Richy was last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 15, 2022. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments remain unclear, leaving his loved ones and investigators with a painful void of information.

The days and weeks following Richy's disappearance were filled with uncertainty. The Philadelphia Police Department was tasked with the investigation into his case. Despite their efforts, concrete leads and significant information have been difficult to uncover. The lack of available details regarding what might have led to his disappearance has made the search for answers particularly challenging for both law enforcement and his concerned family.

The investigation into Richy Santiago's disappearance remains active. Authorities continue to ask for the public's assistance, hoping that someone might come forward with information that could provide a breakthrough. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind families caught in an ambiguous and heart-wrenching state of waiting and wondering. The overview of this case is one of many unanswered questions and the ongoing pain of a family seeking closure.
Last Seen: Oct 15, 2022

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

Richy Santiago Missing Person Flyer | Philadelphia, PA | CaseTrace

Missing Person / NamUs #MP102633

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

81%Moderate

John Doe — Bronx, New York

UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 77%93 mi away

TimingFound 14 months after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Weight 100%157 lb vs 155 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

80%Moderate

John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

UP123910 • Found Jun 4, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 55%Est. 29–39 vs 23 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 100%4 mi away, same county

TimingFound 20 months after last seen

Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Weight 100%162 lb vs 155 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Manhattan, New York

UP107631 • Found Aug 13, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 87%Est. 25–40 vs 23

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 79%85 mi away

TimingFound 10 months after last seen

Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Weight 72%192 lb vs 155 lb

77%Possible

John Doe — Plainfield, New Jersey

UP117970 • Found Jul 12, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 25–35 vs 23

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 86%60 mi away

TimingFound 9 months after last seen

Height 75%4'9"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Hair 100%Black vs Black

76%Possible

John Doe — Bowie, Maryland

UP117344 • Found Sep 8, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 23

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 73%109 mi away

TimingFound 11 months after last seen

Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Weight 85%128 lb vs 155 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

UP99882 • Found Jan 28, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 82%Est. 25–40 vs 23

Race 60%White

Location 100%4 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 months after last seen

Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Weight 79%123 lb vs 155 lb

75%Possible

John Doe — Elizabeth, New Jersey

UP113976 • Found Apr 27, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 50%Est. 30–60 vs 23

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 83%71 mi away

TimingFound 6 months after last seen

Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Weight 100%140 lb vs 155 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Silver Spring, Maryland

UP149143 • Found Jul 11, 2025

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 71%119 mi away

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 84%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"

Weight 93%134 lb vs 155 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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Richy Santiago Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Oct 15, 2022

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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