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Rick (Vern) Morris Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tooele, Utah on Jun 25, 2021

Victim Details

Jul 20, 2021

May 20, 2024

Rick (Vern)

Morris

37

32

73 inches

74 inches

150 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 25, 2021

Tooele

Utah

Tooele County

84074

No

105836

Tooele City Police Department

Tooele

Utah

Tooele County

84074

Joshua Curtis

Detective

323 North Main Street, Utah

4358828900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://tooelecity.org/city-departments/police-department/

21-T05974

Jun 25, 2021

Tooele City Police Department

5402

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP82360) and 14 other sources
Vern "Rick" Morris, 32, went missing from his home in Tooele, Utah, in the early hours of June 25, 2021. Morris, who was a Type 1 diabetic, had been experiencing dangerously low blood sugar that night. His mother and sister managed to get him to eat a sandwich, helping to stabilize his blood sugar, but he was still disoriented. Around 2:00 a.m., he left his home without his insulin, phone, or any other personal belongings. It was not unusual for Morris to take walks at night, but this time, he disappeared and has not been seen since.

Despite reported sightings in various places such as Salt Lake City, Carlin, Nevada, and nearby canyon areas, none have been confirmed. Search efforts by family, community members, and law enforcement have not yielded any significant leads. His family is concerned for his well-being, given his medical condition and the fact that he left without crucial medication.

Morris is described as 6'1" to 6'2", weighing around 150 to 170 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing baggy jeans and black shoes, and he may have left without a shirt. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his whereabouts, but as of now, his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jun 25, 2021

Links to Additional Sources (14)

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  • Vern Richard Morris | DPS - Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
  • Vern Richard Morris - Missing Persons Center
  • We are asking for the public's help in locating 32 year old male
  • Family desperately searches for missing Tooele man - Fox 13 News
  • The Disappearance of Vern Richard Morris
  • Find Rick Morris - Facebook
  • Vern Richard Morris – CUE – Community United Effort
  • Missing in Utah: In search of Rick Morris
  • Rick Morris | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Rick Morris from Tooele
  • Utah Missing Persons | This is my son Rick Morris - Facebook
  • Tooele's Rick Morris still missing
  • Vern Richard Morris - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP82360

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Rural Salt Lake, Utah
    UP133558 • Found Oct 15, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen

    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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    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been thinking about the climate in Tooele around the time Rick Morris went missing. It gets... ...Read More
    02/02/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Vern "Rick" Morris might have gotten a ride from someone... ...Read More
    02/01/2023

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