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Davante Richardson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Jul 23, 2020

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Victim Details

Aug 2, 2020

Jul 12, 2024

Davante

Richardson

34

28

73 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 23, 2020

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

No

90094

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

20019

Ashleigh Rogers

Investigator

5002 Hayes Street Northeast, District of Columbia

2025766768

State

Law Enforcement

https://missing.dc.gov/

20-107444

Jul 27, 2020

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

7342

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72306) and 13 other sources
Davante Richardson, age 28, was last seen on July 22, 2020, in Washington, D.C. He left his home on Mississippi Avenue Southeast, driving a blue 2016 Jeep Compass, telling his family he was heading to Wyoming. He mentioned he was going to help Kanye West, despite having no personal connection to the rapper. Richardson was an aspiring music producer, and the journey seemed linked to his desire to pursue this dream.

Five days later, on July 27, his vehicle was found abandoned on a remote dirt road in Greybull, Wyoming, approximately 60-70 miles from West’s ranch. The Jeep was still operational, and his laptop and phones were found inside, but there were no signs of Davante. Witnesses reported seeing a man matching his description at a gas station on July 26, entering the passenger side of his vehicle, while an unidentified white woman got into the driver’s seat.

Despite extensive searches, no further clues have surfaced, and his disappearance remains unsolved. Authorities, including the FBI, are still seeking information regarding his case.
Last Seen: Jul 23, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (13)

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  • DAVANTE RICHARDSON - GREYBULL
  • Davante Marquez Richardson - The Charley Project
  • DC Man Still Missing More Than a Year After Car Found in Wyoming
  • Aimee Cho - DC MISSING MAN: Davante Richardson
  • Davante Richardson: The Bizarre Never-Ending Trip of Hopes ...
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  • Davante Richardson | missingpersons - DC.gov
  • Missing people of Wyoming | Davante Richardson is ... - Facebook
  • The Disappearance of Davante Richardson
  • Search Still On For Man Who Vanished In Wyoming…
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP72306
  • Davante Richardson vanished in July of 2020. This all happened ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP93856 • Found Jul 19, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%122 mi away
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP117153 • Found Feb 10, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%121 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
    UP104863 • Found Dec 10, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 34–86 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%124 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 21%242 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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    I keep circling back to that gas station sighting on July 26. Has anyone considered why Davante... ...Read More
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