The person at the center of this case
Melissa M Richey (age 59) and her son Matthew Richey
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Melissa M Richey
Justice for Melissa M Richey (age 59) and her son Matthew Richey — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did both Melissa and her son go missing at the same time, and are their disappearances connected?
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Lead #2What was the nature of their last communication with family, and has anyone had contact with them since October 23, 2023?
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Lead #3Has anyone in the Wichita area reported seeing Melissa or Matthew after their last known contact date?
Melissa M Richey, a 59-year-old woman, and her son Matthew Richey were last heard from on October 23, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. Family members reported them missing after they failed to maintain their usual contact, which was out of character for both. The Wichita Police Department is actively investigating their disappearance and seeks information from anyone who may have seen them or knows their whereabouts.
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NamUs case MP159498. Missing person: Melissa M Richey.
Last known contact: 2023-10-23 in Wichita, Sedgwick, KS. Circumstances: Family reports last hearing from Melissa Richey and her son Matthew Richey (MP159499) October 23rd, 2024.
It is reported that they usually keep in contact with family but had not been seen or heard from. Demographics: 59 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 110 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Wichita Police Department | 24C093414 | 2024-05-24.
Timeline of Events
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2023-10-23
Last Contact
Melissa M Richey and her son Matthew Richey were last heard from by family members on October 23, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:June 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:June 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3162684407
You can remain anonymous