Background and Vital Statistics

Richard “Richie” Gorham was an 11-year-old boy living in Avra Valley, Pima County, Arizona, at the time of his disappearance. Born around 1975, he had red or auburn hair, hazel eyes, stood approximately 4′8″ tall, and weighed around 60 pounds. He went by the nickname “Richie,” a name that still echoes in discussions among those trying to solve the mystery of his disappearance.

The Day They Vanished

On the evening of July 7, 1986, Richard was last seen with his grandfather, 52-year-old Roland Himebrook, in Avra Valley. They were reported missing five days later, on July 12, by a friend of Roland’s—an unusually long delay that raised early concerns among investigators....Read More