The person at the center of this case
Richard Norman Schulze
Missing Person · Open
14 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Richard Norman Schulze
Justice for Richard Norman Schulze — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Where was Richard's vehicle found, and what does its location suggest about where he may have gone hiking?
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clue
Lead #2Given his pattern of hiking far distances from his vehicle to avoid being found, what remote wilderness areas near Colfax warrant thorough search efforts?
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person
Lead #3What triggered or exacerbated Richard's suicidal ideations around the time of his disappearance?
Richard Norman Schulze, a 54-year-old avid outdoorsman, was last seen on October 19, 2011, by his landlord in Colfax, California. His vehicle was discovered on November 6, 2011, but Richard himself has not been located. Given his history of suicidal ideations and tendency to hike remote distances from his vehicle, search efforts have focused on wilderness areas surrounding his last known location.
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Lead #4Were there any other sightings or reports of Richard in the weeks following October 19, 2011?
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NamUs case MP161410. Missing person: Richard Norman Schulze.
Last known contact: 2011-10-19 in Colfax, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Richard was last seen on October 19, 2011, by his landlord.
Richard is an avid outdoorsman who likes to hike and camp. He would hike far distances away from his parked vehicle to prevent being found.
He has suicidal ideations. Richard's vehicle was located on 11/06/2011.
Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 3 in, 215 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Unknown. Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | SO110010286.
Timeline of Events
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2011-10-19
Last Seen by Landlord
Richard Norman Schulze was last seen on October 19, 2011, by his landlord in Colfax, Placer County, California.
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2011-11-06
Vehicle Located
Richard's vehicle was discovered on November 6, 2011, approximately 18 days after he was last seen.
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Case Information
Incident:October 19, 2011
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 19, 2011
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous