The person at the center of this case
Richard Floyd Atkins
Missing Person · Open
46 years waiting · since 1980
Missing Person: Richard Floyd Atkins
Justice for Richard Floyd Atkins — the trail went cold in 1980, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Atkins' disappearance from the residential area?
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Lead #2Who was with or saw Richard Atkins on the day he went missing?
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Lead #3Why was August 11, 1980 significant—was there an event or reason he was in that location?
Richard Floyd Atkins, a 21-year-old white male, disappeared on August 11, 1980, from a residential area of Clear Lake, California. He was last seen in the early morning hours and has not been located in over 40 years. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking any information that could help resolve what happened to him.
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Lead #4Has anyone reported suspicious activity or information about Atkins' whereabouts since 1980?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP50929. Missing person: Richard Floyd Atkins.
Last known contact: 1980-08-11 in Clear Lake, Lake, CA. Circumstances: Atkins was last seen in a residential area of Clear Lake.
Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 4 in, 175 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office | 8008-440.
Timeline of Events
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1980-08-11
Last Known Contact
Richard Floyd Atkins was last seen in a residential area of Clear Lake, Lake County, California
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Case Information
Incident:August 11, 1980
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 11, 1980
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7072624200
You can remain anonymous