The person at the center of this case
Richard William Hardie
Missing Person · Open
34 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: Richard William Hardie
Justice for Richard William Hardie — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What condition was the dirtbike in, and was it ever located in the Foresthill area?
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location
Lead #2Which specific areas of the Foresthill woods were searched, and were there any signs of the dirtbike or camping equipment?
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clue
Lead #3Given his survivalist background and illness, did he have a planned destination or known camping spot in the woods?
Richard William Hardie, a 73-year-old survivalist, was last contacted on March 27, 1992, in Foresthill, California, after reportedly taking his dirtbike into the woods while ill. Despite search efforts initiated by the Placer County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than three decades. The case remains open, and investigators continue to seek information about his disappearance or any remains that might be discovered in the remote forestland where he was last known to be.
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evidence
Lead #4Have any personal items, clothing, or remains matching his description been found in the Foresthill region over the past 30+ years?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP3905. Missing person: Richard William Hardie.
Last known contact: 1992-03-27 in Foresthill, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Family reports that Mr.
Hardie was ill, was a survivalist and possibly took his dirtbike out in the woods of Foresthill Demographics: 73 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: brown watchcap, plaid shirt (unknown colors) blue windbreaker coat, blue jeans; Footwear: black loafer type shoes; Jewelry: casio watch. Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 9203280029 | 1992-03-28.
Timeline of Events
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1992-03-27
Last Known Contact
Richard William Hardie was last contacted in Foresthill, Placer County, CA. He was reported to be ill and may have taken his dirtbike into the woods.
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1992-03-28
Investigation Initiated
Placer County Sheriff's Office began investigating the disappearance after family reports.
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Case Information
Incident:March 27, 1992
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 27, 1992
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous