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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witness
Lead #1What did Richard's girlfriend observe or remember about the evening before his disappearance?
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location
Lead #2Were there any search efforts conducted along the Rio Grande River, and were any remains or evidence ever found?
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clue
Lead #3Why would a 23-year-old man disappear in the middle of the night during a hiking trip with his girlfriend?
Richard Edward Duffy, a 23-year-old man, disappeared on December 18, 1970, while hiking with his girlfriend near the Rio Grande River in Corrales, New Mexico. He went missing during the night while his girlfriend slept, and has not been seen or heard from in over 50 years. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him.
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evidence
Lead #4Have any personal belongings, clothing, or other evidence related to Richard been discovered in the area since 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 goes missing
Richard Duffy disappeared while hiking with his girlfriend near the Rio Grande River in Corrales, New Mexico. He was last seen when his girlfriend fell asleep and discovered him gone upon waking.
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Case Information
Incident:December 18, 1970
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 18, 1970
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5058677526
You can remain anonymous