206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case?
Deputy Sheriff Richard Anthony Herzog, aged 46, tragically lost his life on June 22, 2002, in Newcastle, Washington. Deputy Herzog, a veteran of the King County Sheriff's Office, responded to a call about a naked man causing a disturbance on Coal Creek Parkway. Upon arrival, Herzog attempted to subdue the man using pepper spray, but the spray had no effect. The suspect, later identified as Ronald Keith Matthews, attacked Herzog, knocking his service weapon, a. 40 caliber Glock, to the ground. Ma ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (3)
See any mistakes?Victim Details
Richard Anthony Herzog
Male
White / Caucasian
Newcastle
WA
2002-06-22
46
Richard
Anthony Herzog
11/09/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about the courage Deputy Herzog must have had, not just on that tragic day,... ...Read More
11/30/2024
11/30/2024
Hey everyone, I've been following the details surrounding Deputy Herzog's tragic passing, and I just... ...Read More
11/10/2024
11/10/2024
I just wanted to say how deeply sorry I am for Deputy Herzog's family and colleagues. I can't stop t... ...Read More
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
