The person at the center of this case
Destry Richard Rhinehart
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Destry Richard Rhinehart
Justice for Destry Richard Rhinehart — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why did Destry leave his home that evening, and where was he headed?
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evidence
Lead #2Has his clothing or any personal items been recovered?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw him after 6:00 PM on August 1, 2004?
Destry Richard Rhinehart, a 16-year-old boy, left his home in Orlando, Florida on August 1, 2004 at approximately 6:00 PM and never returned. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, dark basketball shorts, and red/white sneakers, with his hair in dreadlocks. Despite over two decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to him that evening.
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Lead #4What activities or events were occurring in Orlando that evening that might provide context?
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NamUs case MP3173. Missing person: Destry Richard Rhinehart.
Last known contact: 2004-08-01 in Orlando, Orange, FL. Circumstances: Destry left his house at approx 1800 hrs, and has not called or returned home.
He was seen wearing a red t-shirt, dark basketball shorts, and red/white sneakers. His hair is in dredlocks Demographics: 16 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 135 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red t-shirt, dark knee-length shorts; Footwear: Red and white tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 04-71521 | 2004-08-06.
Timeline of Events
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2004-08-01
18:00Last Known Contact
Destry left his house at approximately 6:00 PM and has not called or returned home. He was wearing a red t-shirt, dark knee-length basketball shorts, and red/white tennis shoes.
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2004-08-06
Case Reported
Orange County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case MP3173 / 04-71521
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2004 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2004 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous