The person at the center of this case
Terry Morris
Missing Person · Open
44 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 or attempted to pick up Terry Morris while he was hitchhiking on August 1, 1982?
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clue
Lead #2Why was Terry hitchhiking in Grass Valley that day, and where was he headed?
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evidence
Lead #3The blue backpack and distinctive 'Nova' t-shirt could help identify what happened if spotted in any records or collections.
Terry Morris, a 21-year-old male, was last seen hitchhiking in Grass Valley, California on August 1, 1982, and has not been located since. He was traveling with a blue backpack and wearing distinctive clothing including blue corduroy cutoff pants and a gray and blue t-shirt with 'Nova' printed on it. Despite decades of investigation by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What events occurred in the hours and days immediately following August 1, 1982 that might connect to his disappearance?
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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. He was 21 years old, 5'9", 150 lbs, with blond/strawberry hair and green eyes, wearing blue corduroy cutoff pants, a gray and blue t-shirt with 'Nova' printed on it, and carrying a blue backpack.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5302651471
You can remain anonymous