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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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances that led to the loss of contact with both Melissa and her son on the same date?
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Lead #2Have there been any attempts to contact them via phone, email, or social media since October 23, 2023?
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Lead #3Did anyone see either Melissa or Matthew in the days following October 23, 2023?
Melissa M Richey, a 59-year-old woman, and her son Matthew Richey went missing on October 23, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas after family members stopped hearing from them despite their usual regular contact. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or communications since that date. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is urged to contact the Wichita Police Department.
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Lead #4Are there any financial transactions, vehicle movements, or other digital traces after their last known contact?
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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 with family
Melissa M Richey and her son Matthew Richey were last heard from on October 23, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. Family reported they had not been seen or heard from 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