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On December 29, 2025, 17-year-old Ethan Richards was last seen in the area of Eldorado and Eaton, Ohio. An active missing person case has been filed under the NCMEC Case # 2072858. Authorities have entered his case into national databases and are seeking public assistance for any information regarding his whereabouts. The Preble County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation and urges anyone with information to contact them at 1-937-456-6301.

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Last Seen: Dec 29, 2025

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Ethan

Richards

17

17

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 2024, a family in Dayton, Ohio, was forever changed by the disappearance of 16-year-old Ethan Richards. The teenager was last seen on Halloween, a day that for most is filled with youthful fun and community, but for Ethan’s loved ones, it now marks the beginning of an ongoing period of uncertainty and deep concern. The specific details surrounding the moment he went missing are not widely known, leaving a painful void for those who care for him and a community that hopes for his safe return. The lack of available information about Ethan's last known whereabouts and what he was wearing has made the search for him incredibly challenging. At the time of his disappearance, he was a young man with his entire life ahead of him. The absence of a detailed public description has been a significant hurdle for community members who wish to assist in the search. Every day that passes without a new lead or a potential sighting weighs heavily on his family, who are left to wonder about his safety and well-being. The investigation into Ethan Richards's disappearance is ongoing, identified by case number 2035673. The circumstances of his case remain unclear, and with so few details available to the public, the narrative of his disappearance is one of many unanswered questions. The overview of this case is a plea for public awareness and a hope that someone, somewhere, may have information that could help bring Ethan home. The community holds onto hope for a resolution and for the day that this young man is reunited with his family.

Dec 29, 2025

Eldorado

Ohio

05/30/2026