The person at the center of this case
Richard Edward Duffy
Missing Person · Open
55 years waiting · since 1970
Missing Person: Richard Edward Duffy
Justice for Richard Edward Duffy — the trail went cold in 1970, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did Richard's girlfriend observe that night? Were there any signs of struggle, distress, or indication of his direction of travel?
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location
Lead #2Why would a 23-year-old man leave a sleeping companion at a remote riverside location at night? Was he disoriented, injured, or did he leave voluntarily?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any physical traces, footprints, or personal belongings found near the Rio Grande that could indicate what happened?
Richard Edward Duffy, a 23-year-old male, disappeared on December 18, 1970, near the Rio Grande River in Corrales, New Mexico, while hiking with his girlfriend. He vanished during the night while his companion slept, leaving behind no trace or explanation. Over five decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to him that night.
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clue
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing a young man matching Richard's description in the Corrales area in the days or weeks following December 18, 1970?
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NamUs case MP78901. Missing person: Richard Edward Duffy.
Last known contact: 1970-12-18 in Corrales, Sandoval, NM. Circumstances: Richard Duffy went to Corrales, New Mexico with his girlfriend where they hiked to the Rio Grande River.
When Richard's girlfriend woke up, Richard was gone and has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 23 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Sandoval County Sheriff's Office | 21-000572.
Timeline of Events
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1970-12-18
Richard Duffy disappears
Richard Duffy went missing near the Rio Grande River in Corrales while camping/hiking with his girlfriend. He was last seen before his girlfriend fell asleep and was gone when she woke up.
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Case Information
Incident:December 18, 1970
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 18, 1970
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5058677526
You can remain anonymous