The person at the center of this case
Matthew S. Richey (and mother Melissa Richey)
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Matthew S. Richey
Justice for Matthew S. Richey (and mother Melissa Richey) — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances that caused Matthew and his mother to stop all contact with family on October 23, 2023?
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witness
Lead #2Has anyone seen Matthew or Melissa Richey since October 23, 2023 in the Wichita area?
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Lead #3Were there any financial transactions, phone records, or vehicle movements after October 23, 2023 that could indicate their whereabouts?
Matthew S. Richey, a 35-year-old white male, and his mother Melissa were last heard from on October 23, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas, after they stopped communicating with family despite their usual regular contact. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or updates since that date. The Wichita Police Department continues to investigate and seeks information from anyone who may have seen either Matthew or his mother.
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NamUs case MP159499. Missing person: Matthew S.
Richey. Last known contact: 2023-10-23 in Wichita, Sedgwick, KS.
Circumstances: Melissa and Matthew Richey (Mother and Son) were last hear from October 23rd, 2023. They usually kept in contact with family but had not been seen or heard from.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 180 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Wichita Police Department | 24C093414 | 2024-05-29.
Timeline of Events
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2023-10-23
Last Contact
Matthew S. Richey and his mother Melissa were last heard from on October 23, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. They stopped communicating with family members despite maintaining regular contact.
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3162684407
You can remain anonymous