The person at the center of this case
Terry Morris
Missing Person · Open
43 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Terry Morris
Justice for Terry Morris — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who picked up Terry Morris while he was hitchhiking on August 1, 1982?
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clue
Lead #2Why was a 21-year-old hitchhiking in Grass Valley and where was he headed?
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evidence
Lead #3The blue backpack and distinctive Nova t-shirt could help identify his route or final location if spotted.
Terry Morris, a 21-year-old male, was last seen hitchhiking in Grass Valley, California on August 1, 1982, wearing distinctive blue corduroy cutoff pants and a gray and blue "Nova" t-shirt with a blue backpack. Over four decades later, his disappearance remains unsolved with no confirmed sightings or remains recovered. Anyone with information about Terry's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP23397. Missing person: Terry Morris.
Last known contact: 1982-08-01 in Grass Valley, Nevada, CA. Circumstances: Terry Morris was last seen hitchhiking in Grass Valley, California on August 1, 1982.
Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: blue backpack; Clothing: Blue Corduroy cutoff pants and a gray and blue t-shirt with the word "Nova" printed on the front. Investigating agency: Nevada County Sheriff's Office | 375782.
Timeline of Events
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1982-08-01
Last Seen Hitchhiking
Terry Morris was last seen hitchhiking in Grass Valley, California on August 1, 1982, wearing blue corductor cutoff pants, gray and blue Nova t-shirt, and carrying a blue backpack.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1982
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1982
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5302651471
You can remain anonymous