The person at the center of this case
Ricky Lee Franks
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Ricky Lee Franks
Justice for Ricky Lee Franks — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Which grocery store did Ricky visit on June 7, 1985, and were there any witnesses present that day?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the condition of Ricky's vehicle, and was it found at or near the grocery store?
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timeline
Lead #3Are there any confirmed sightings or contacts with Ricky between June 7 and when he was reported missing on June 11?
Ricky Lee Franks, a 24-year-old white male, disappeared on June 7, 1985, in Nashville, Tennessee, after going to a grocery store and failing to return home. Despite decades of investigation by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and no clear leads have emerged. Anyone with information about Ricky's disappearance is urged to contact the Nashville police, as this case remains unsolved and his family continues seeking answers.
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clue
Lead #4Did Ricky have any known associations, debts, or conflicts that might explain his sudden disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP17. Missing person: Ricky Lee Franks.
Last known contact: 1985-06-07 in Nashville, Davidson, TN. Circumstances: Ricky Lee Franks has been missing since June 7, 1985.
He went to a grocery store and never returned home. Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 145 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department | 85-114264 | 1985-06-11.
Timeline of Events
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1985-06-07
Ricky Lee Franks goes missing
Ricky Lee Franks, age 24, went to a grocery store in Nashville and never returned home.
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1985-06-11
Case reported to police
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department opened case MP17 (case number 85-114264) on June 11, 1985.
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Case Information
Incident:June 7, 1985
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 7, 1985
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6158628600
You can remain anonymous