The person at the center of this case
Richard J Jargowsky Jr.
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Richard J Jargowsky Jr.
Justice for Richard J Jargowsky Jr. — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What were the circumstances and cause of the residential fire at the Jargowsky home?
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clue
Lead #2Were human remains recovered from the fire scene, and if so, have they been identified?
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witness
Lead #3Did any neighbors or first responders observe Richard before, during, or after the fire?
Richard J Jargowsky Jr., a 46-year-old man, went missing on February 8, 2008, following a residential fire at his home in Woodbine, Cape May County, New Jersey. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators have not determined whether he perished in the fire, evacuated the area, or disappeared under other circumstances. Anyone with information about Richard's location or the events surrounding the fire is urged to contact the New Jersey State Police.
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timeline
Lead #4What is the exact timeline of when the fire was discovered and when Richard was confirmed missing?
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NamUs case MP14957. Missing person: Richard J Jargowsky Jr..
Last known contact: 2008-02-08 in Woodbine, Cape May, NJ. Circumstances: The subject was discovered missing following a residential fire at his home.
Demographics: 46 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 3 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: New Jersey State Police Woodbine Station | A050200800115 | 2008-02-08.
Timeline of Events
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2008-02-08
Residential fire and disappearance
Richard J Jargowsky Jr. was discovered missing following a residential fire at his home in Woodbine, Cape May, NJ. He was 46 years old at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 2008
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 2008
Last Updated:July 10, 2026