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Ricky Peterson

Missing
Case Description
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Ricky A. Peterson, 16, was last seen on January 7, 1981, in Washington, Missouri. His car was later found abandoned on the Highway 47 bridge, leading authorities to believe that Ricky may have jumped into the Missouri River. There were no witnesses to confirm this, and his body was never recovered. Ricky stood 5'8", weighed approximately 140 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes.

Despite the assumption that he may have taken his own life, Ricky's case remains officially unsolved, as ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 07, 1981
Links to Additional Sources (5)
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  • Ricky Peterson - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP36957 - Office of Justice Programs
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    Victim Details

    Jan 27, 2017

    Oct 24, 2022

    Ricky

    Peterson

    60

    16

    68 inches

    140 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jan 07, 1981

    Washington

    Missouri

    Franklin County

    25576

    Washington Police Department

    Washington

    Missouri

    Franklin County

    63090

    Steven Sitzes

    Detective Sergeant

    301 Jefferson, Missouri

    6363901050

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    81-26

    Washington Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    No

    01/24/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone, I came across Ricky Peterson's case and couldn't help but wonder about the condition o... ...Read More
    11/21/2024
    I've been digging into Ricky A. Peterson's case from back in 1981, and something really puzzles me. ... ...Read More
    05/16/2023
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