Joseph Edward Riche, 40, was reported missing from Neola in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Accounts compiled from public case summaries state that he allegedly left his residence on the morning of October 12, 2012, and has not been seen or heard from since. Loved ones and close friends reported no further contact and noted no activity on his social media after that date, and there was no known history of him leaving without notice.
Public records describe Joseph as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing approximately 6'0" to 6'2" and weighing between 200 and 260 pounds. He was known at times to wear a beard or goatee. Case materials also note tattoos described as Native American symbols, possibly on his right arm and chest.
His case is listed in NamUs as MP78328, with Pottawattamie County identified as the case owner; a related agency case number recorded in public summaries is S17-002561. Notably, Iowa’s state Missing Person Information Clearinghouse records his “last known contact” as August 8, 2013, which differs from the October 12, 2012 date commonly cited in other summaries as the day he reportedly left home. These entries nonetheless reflect a sustained absence and continuing concern for his welfare.
As of the most recent public listings, Joseph remains a missing person. State materials direct any information to the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office or the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse, underscoring that the investigation remains open and that community awareness can be vital.Last Seen: Oct 12, 2012
