Robert Ridley
Murdered

Case Description

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A nude man's body is found next to a guard rail
On September 18, 1978, the nude body of Robert Ridley, a 33-year-old man, was discovered along the Pyramid Lake Highway, just north of Sparks, Nevada. His body was found near a guard rail, and he was identified as an American Indian. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, and it has been classified as an unsolved homicide. The discovery of Ridley's body sparked an investigation by local authorities, but despite efforts to uncover details about the case, no suspect has been ide ...Read More

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Unsolved Homicides - Washoe County Sheriff's Office

Victim Details

name

Robert Ridley

Case Added

July 22, 2022

gender

Male

race

Native American / Indigenous

city

Sparks

state

Date Found

1978-09-18

Age at Death

First Name

Robert

Last Name

Ridley

Last Updated

10/10/2024

Area Body Found:

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Does anyone have any theories regarding the murder of Robert? I've been following the case closely a... ...Read More
09/11/2023

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