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Richard Clarence Houston, a 46‑year‑old resident of Chickasha, Oklahoma, went missing at the end of August 2023. According to family posts and law enforcement reports, he was last observed walking in downtown Chickasha at approximately 12:09 a.m. on **August 30, 2023**, between the Life Skills Institute and the vicinity of the post office. Houston, who had been working and saving for a car while maintaining sobriety since June, reportedly missed an appointment on August 31 and did ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 30, 2023

Victim Details

Dec 08, 2023

Apr 29, 2024

Richard

Houston

47

46

64 inches

260 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the early hours of August 30, 2023, Richard Clarence Houston was seen for the last time. At 46 years old, the male resident of Chickasha, Oklahoma, was observed walking in his hometown just after midnight. This sighting marked the beginning of a deeply concerning situation, as his disappearance would soon leave his community and loved ones searching for answers. Richard, a man with a distinctive gait due to a prosthetic right leg for which he used a cane, vanished without a trace, initiating a prolonged period of uncertainty and worry for all who knew him. The gravity of Richard's absence became clear when he failed to show up for a scheduled appointment on August 31, 2023. The concern escalated the following day, September 1st, when he did not arrive for his shift at work. An investigation into his disappearance revealed unsettling clues at his home. His wallet, backpack, and work uniform had all been left behind, items one would typically take if planning to be away. The only notable possession missing was his cellphone. Communication attempts were futile, as records showed his phone had not been used since the day he was last seen, deepening the mystery surrounding his sudden departure from his established life and routines. Richard was a man with a bullet scar on his left shoulder, a physical reminder of a past event, yet his future had now become an unknown story. The search for Richard Houston continued, driven by the hope of his safe return. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation took the lead in the case, looking into the perplexing circumstances of his disappearance. The weeks and months that followed were filled with anguish for his family and friends as they awaited any news. Regrettably, the search concluded with a heartbreaking discovery. The investigation confirmed that Richard Houston was located deceased, bringing a tragic end to the case. The specific details and the exact date surrounding his passing remain unclear, with the available information being vague. The overview of this case is a somber one, beginning with a man vanishing from his life, leaving behind crucial personal belongings, and ending with the confirmation of his death, leaving a community to mourn the loss of one of their own.

Aug 30, 2023

Chickasha

Oklahoma

Grady County

Chickasha

No

132820

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Southwest Investigative Regional Office

Duncan

Oklahoma

Stephens County

73533

Alfredo Solis

Special Agent

44 South 7th, Oklahoma

5802484050

State

Law Enforcement

OSBI2023-1154

2023-09-13

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Southwest Investigative Regional Office

1068

Brown

Blue

Blue

Yes

06/24/2026


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