The person at the center of this case
Richard W. Powell
Missing Person · Open
42 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: Richard W. Powell
Justice for Richard W. Powell — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What circumstances led to Powell's vehicle being abandoned in Irving, over 30 miles from Fort Worth where he was last seen?
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suspect
Lead #2What evidence of foul play was identified that elevated this case beyond a simple missing person investigation?
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timeline
Lead #3What occurred during the 32-day gap between Powell's disappearance and the discovery of his vehicle?
Richard W. Powell, an 18-year-old male, disappeared on March 22, 1984, in Fort Worth, Texas. His abandoned vehicle was discovered over a month later on April 23, 1984, in an Irving parking lot, leading investigators to suspect foul play. Despite decades of investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities continue seeking information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to Powell's activities on March 22, 1984, or to the abandonment of his vehicle?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP9229. Missing person: Richard W.
Powell. Last known contact: 1984-03-22 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.
Circumstances: Powell was last seen in Texas on March 22, 1984. His vehicle was found abandoned in an Irving, Dallas County, Texas parking lot April 23, 1984.
Foul play is considered in his disappearance. Demographics: 18 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 150 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Fort Worth Police Department | 84116477.
Timeline of Events
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1984-03-22
Last Known Contact
Richard W. Powell was last seen in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
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1984-04-23
Vehicle Found Abandoned
Powell's vehicle was discovered abandoned in a parking lot in Irving, Dallas County, Texas, over one month after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:March 22, 1984
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 22, 1984
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8173924442
You can remain anonymous