Richard Dunham, a 48-year-old man, was the victim of a homicide on September 15, 1997, in Bloomington, California. He was found near the I-10 Freeway, where he was well known as a transient who often panhandled at the freeway's on and off ramps. Locally, he was known by the nickname "Freeway Richard." Dunham's lifestyle made him a familiar face to the local community, but unfortunately, it also made him vulnerable.
Dunham's death remains an unsolved case, classified as a cold case by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. There were no immediate witnesses or suspects identified, and given Dunham's transient lifestyle, it has proven difficult for investigators to develop a strong line of inquiry. The circumstances of his death are still shrouded in mystery, and local law enforcement continues to appeal to the public for any information that might help solve the case.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Department encourages anyone with information about Dunham's death to come forward, as they continue efforts to bring closure to this unsolved homicide. The authorities are particularly interested in anyone who might have been familiar with Dunham's activities around the I-10 area or who might have seen anything unusual during that time.
