The person at the center of this case
Dorothy Jean Richardson
Missing Person · Open
45 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Dorothy Jean Richardson
Justice for Dorothy Jean Richardson — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Where did Dorothy go after leaving on foot? Did anyone see her that day or in the days following?
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Lead #2What was the nature of the argument with her husband, and could it provide insight into her state of mind or intentions?
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Lead #3Has there been any activity on her accounts, sightings, or communications in the 40+ years since her disappearance?
Dorothy Jean Richardson, a 21-year-old woman, disappeared on June 30, 1981, in Abilene, Texas after leaving on foot following an argument with her husband. She has not been seen or heard from in over four decades, and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Dorothy's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Abilene Police Department.
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Lead #4Could she have voluntarily left the area, or does evidence suggest foul play?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP23173. Missing person: Dorothy Jean Richardson.
Last known contact: 1981-06-30 in Abilene, Taylor, TX. Circumstances: Missig person left on foot after an argument with her husband on June 30th 1981.
She has not been seen since. Demographics: 21 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 115 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: glasses.
Investigating agency: Abilene Police Department | 81-0534 | 2014-01-10.
Timeline of Events
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1981-06-30
Dorothy Jean Richardson disappears
21-year-old Dorothy Jean Richardson left on foot after an argument with her husband in Abilene, Texas. She has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 1981
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 1981
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3256738331
You can remain anonymous