In the small community of Haileybury, Ontario, a now long-unanswered question began on March 4, 1999, with the disappearance of 35-year-old Richard Ranger. Earlier that day, Richard, who was also known by the nickname 'Shrimp,' had been admitted to Temiskaming Hospital for a psychiatric assessment as he had been experiencing a mental health crisis. At some point, he left the hospital and was later seen at Buster's Confectionary on Main Street in Haileybury. This would be the last confirmed sighting of him. When he was last seen, Richard was wearing a dark-colored parka, blue jeans, a hat with fur ear flaps, and brown leather shoes with thick soles.
Richard is described as an Indigenous male, standing at approximately 5'7' and weighing around 141 pounds, with a medium build. He has short brown hair, which he sometimes wore with sideburns, and hazel eyes. Distinguishing features include a chipped front tooth and a tattoo of a bird or an eagle on his right forearm. He was also known to be a heavy smoker, typically consuming a pack of Player's Light cigarettes daily. His family and friends have been waiting for answers for decades, holding onto hope for any information that might shed light on what happened to him.
The circumstances surrounding Richard's disappearance remain unclear, and his case has grown cold over the years. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into his whereabouts remains open. Law enforcement has stated that foul play is not suspected at this time, though very few details about the investigation have been made public. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish, leaving behind families caught in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The lack of resolution in Richard's disappearance has left a void in the lives of those who knew him, a void that can only be filled with answers.
Last Seen: Mar 04, 1999
