
The person at the center of this case
Richardo Lupercio
Justice for Richardo Lupercio — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the exact circumstances that caused both Richardo Lupercio and Denise Rodriguez to lose their balance at the cliff edge?
Were there any witnesses present at Sutro Baths Cliff on March 10, 1984 who observed the incident?
What search and recovery efforts were conducted in the ocean following the fall, and what were the results?
Richardo Lupercio, a 17-year-old, disappeared on March 10, 1984, after falling into the ocean at Sutro Baths Cliff in San Francisco while with another person, Denise Rodriguez. Both individuals lost their balance and fell into the water during what appears to have been an accident. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances surrounding the incident and the fate of both missing persons remain unclear, and anyone with information about that day is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP4556. Missing person: Richardo Lupercio.
Last known contact: 1984-03-10 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Circumstances: Lupercio was last seen on March 10, 1984 in the Sutro Baths Cliff area.
He was with Denise Rodriguez(MP# 4555) at the time he was last seen. They both lost balance and fell into the ocean.
Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 164 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: last seen wearing brown shirt (checkered Pendleton wool), brown pants, brown derby jacket, white puma sneakers. Investigating agency: United States Park Police - San Francisco | 842121A.
Richardo Lupercio was last seen on March 10, 1984 at Sutro Baths Cliff area with Denise Rodriguez. Both lost balance and fell into the ocean.
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