Richard Halliday, a 21-year-old Army private, was last seen on July 23, 2020, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. His disappearance was first noted after he failed to report for duty, initially being classified as "Absent Without Leave" (AWOL). It was later discovered that Halliday's last known sighting occurred on July 23, rather than July 24, 2020, as initially believed. This shifted the timeline of his disappearance. Despite extensive searches conducted by the U.S.
Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and other agencies, including local law enforcement and federal partners, Halliday has not been found.
At the time of his disappearance, Halliday was reportedly on restricted movement and under escort, but somehow managed to evade his minders. He was last seen wearing a gray zip-up hooded sweatshirt, gray t-shirt, turquoise or gray cargo shorts, and dark sneakers. His family, based in Florida, only learned of his disappearance in late August after not hearing from him for several weeks, raising questions about the communication breakdown between the Army and Halliday's relatives.
Despite exhaustive efforts, including extensive searches at Fort Bliss and the surrounding areas, no definitive leads have emerged regarding Halliday's whereabouts. In the months following his disappearance, the Army elevated his status to "Missing" and offered a reward for information. His case remains unresolved, and both the Army and his family continue to seek answers.Last Seen: Jul 23, 2020
