On December 22, 1997, the body of Richard David Graham, a 49-year-old white male from Whiskeytown, California, was discovered near the Davis Gulch nature trail parking lot, approximately half a mile west of the Whiskeytown Dam on Kennedy Memorial Highway. A park maintenance worker found his body slumped over a berm in the early morning hours and promptly notified park dispatch. Rangers responded to the scene and confirmed the presence of the deceased.
Richard Graham had been shot multiple times with a high-powered rifle. At the time of his death, authorities suggested that he might have been hitchhiking in the area. The circumstances surrounding his murder led investigators to believe that he may have been targeted while seeking assistance or transportation.
Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide of Richard Graham. The case remains unsolved, and law enforcement agencies continue to seek information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrator or perpetrators involved in this crime.
The tragic death of Richard Graham has left a lasting impact on the community, and efforts persist to bring justice to his case. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist in resolving this long-standing investigation.
