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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Where was Richard's vehicle found, and what condition was it in?
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location
Lead #2What remote hiking areas near Colfax did Richard frequent, and have they been thoroughly searched?
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person
Lead #3Given Richard's suicidal ideations and preference for hiking far from his vehicle, could he have intentionally gone to a remote location?
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 has not been located. Given his history of suicidal ideations and tendency to hike remote distances from his vehicle, foul play cannot be ruled out, and continued search efforts remain important.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any other witnesses who saw Richard between October 19 and when his vehicle was discovered on November 6?
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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
Richard was last seen by his landlord in Colfax, Placer County, CA
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2011-11-06
Vehicle Located
Richard's vehicle was discovered, but Richard was not found
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Case Information
Incident:October 19, 2011
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 19, 2011
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous