
The person at the center of this case
Thomas Riha
Justice for Thomas Riha — the trail went cold in 1969, but the truth hasn't.
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Who was the person of interest whose home contained Riha's passport and personal effects, and what was their relationship to Riha?
What circumstances led to the discovery of Riha's passport and personal effects in the suspect's residence?
Were there other locations Riha frequented or visited on the day of his disappearance beyond the dinner party?
Thomas Riha, a 39-year-old man, disappeared on March 15, 1969, after attending a dinner party in Boulder, Colorado. His passport and personal effects were later discovered in the home of a person of interest who died by suicide in 1971. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his whereabouts are still unknown.
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What did attendees at the dinner party observe about Riha's behavior or interactions that evening?
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NamUs case MP32841. Missing person: Thomas Riha.
Last known contact: 1969-03-15 in Boulder, Boulder, CO. Circumstances: Riha was last seen at a dinner party in Boulder, CO.
His passport and other personal effects were later found in the home of a person of interest who committed suicide in 1971. Demographics: 39 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Boulder Police Department | P69-7940 | 1969-04-04.
Riha was last seen at a dinner party in Boulder, CO
A person of interest in the case committed suicide; Riha's passport and personal effects were found in their home
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.