Richard Dewayne Owen, also known as Rick, was 23 years old when he was last seen in 1986 in Shelburn, a town in Sullivan County, Indiana. A family member reported dropping him off in Sullivan County with the belief that he intended to hitchhike to Florida. While there were reports that Owen had made it to Florida, he has not been seen or heard from since.
The exact date of his disappearance is recorded as January 1, 1986, though the family member who last saw him believed it may have been in September of that year.
At the time of his disappearance, Owen was described as a white male with sandy hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'11" and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Prior to his disappearance, he had served in the U.S. Air Force. The case is being handled by the Indiana State Police, District 53 in Putnamville.
The investigation into Owen's disappearance remains open. In an effort to identify him in case of his discovery, DNA samples have been provided by his two brothers and are pending analysis at the Indiana State Police Laboratory. His case is registered under the NamUs number MP157612.Last Seen: Jan 1, 1986
