The person at the center of this case
Richard Virginio Acevedo
Missing Person · Open
164 days waiting
Missing Person: RICHARD VIRGINIO ACEVEDO
Justice for Richard Virginio Acevedo — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What is the make, model, and license plate of Richard's vehicle? Has it been located on the West Virginia side of the border?
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timeline
Lead #2Why was there a two-day gap between his last known contact on May 15 and the vehicle sighting on May 17? Where was he during this time?
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location
Lead #3Did Richard successfully cross into West Virginia, or did something occur at or near the Silver Memorial Bridge?
Richard Virginio Acevedo, a 49-year-old male, was last confirmed in contact with family on May 15, 2026, in Gallipolis, Ohio, after traveling from North Carolina for work. His vehicle was spotted crossing the Ohio-West Virginia border at the Silver Memorial Bridge on May 17, 2026, at approximately 5:33 PM, but he has not been seen or heard from since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and the status of his vehicle.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses at the Silver Memorial Bridge or along his route who observed Richard or his vehicle?
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contact
Lead #5Has Richard attempted any contact with family, used his phone, or accessed financial accounts since May 17, 2026?
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NamUs case MP158969. Missing person: RICHARD VIRGINIO ACEVEDO.
Last known contact: 2026-05-15 in Gallipolis, Gallia, OH. Circumstances: Richard was last known to be in contact with family around May 15, 2026.
He had traveled from North Carolina to New Albany, Ohio, for where he was last recorded clocking in on May 14, 2026. We have reason to believe he departed Ohio and was heading back to North Carolina.
His vehicle was last observed crossing the Ohio–West Virginia border at the Silver Memorial Bridge on May 17, 2026, at approximately 5:33 PM. No contact has been made with him by family or any sign of his vehicle since that date.
His last known point of travel was the Ohio–West Virginia border on the evening of May 17, 2026. His intended destination is believed to have been Kinston, North Carolina.
Demographics: 49 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 172 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Lenoir County Sheriff's Office | 26LC09701 | 2026-05-21.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-14
Last work clock-in
Richard clocked in at his workplace in New Albany, Ohio
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2026-05-15
Last family contact
Richard was last known to be in contact with family in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio
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2026-05-17
17:33Vehicle sighting at state border
Richard's vehicle was observed crossing the Ohio-West Virginia border at the Silver Memorial Bridge at approximately 5:33 PM
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2026-05-21
Case reported to authorities
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office initiated missing person investigation (Case MP158969)
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2026
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2026
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2525596118
You can remain anonymous