The person at the center of this case
Richard Ray Barnett
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Richard Ray Barnett
Justice for Richard Ray Barnett — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Red and blue coveralls and cowboy boots worn at time of disappearance—have these items ever been recovered?
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location
Lead #2Dairy farm location and surrounding area—were there thorough searches conducted of the property and nearby terrain?
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witness
Lead #3Who was present at the dairy farm on August 31, 1982, and what were the exact circumstances of when Richard was last observed?
Richard Ray Barnett, a 2-year-old boy, disappeared on August 31, 1982, from a dairy farm in Grangeville, Idaho. He was last seen wearing red and blue coveralls and cowboy boots. Despite decades of investigation by the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities continue to seek information from anyone who may have knowledge of his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Distinguishing scar below left eye—could help identify Richard if he survived and was raised elsewhere
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP2070. Missing person: Richard Ray Barnett.
Last known contact: 1982-08-31 in Grangeville, Idaho, ID. Circumstances: Richard was last seen at a dairy farm in Grangeville, Idaho.
He has a scar below his left eye. Demographics: 2 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 2 ft 6 in, 32 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red and blue coveralls, cowboy boots.
Investigating agency: Idaho County Sheriff's Office | 17182 | 1982-09-14.
Timeline of Events
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1982-08-31
Richard Ray Barnett Last Seen
2-year-old Richard Ray Barnett was last seen at a dairy farm in Grangeville, Idaho. He was wearing red and blue coveralls and cowboy boots.
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1982-09-14
Case Reported to Idaho County Sheriff's Office
Investigation officially initiated by Idaho County Sheriff's Office following the child's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1982
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1982
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2089831100
You can remain anonymous