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Thomas Riha
Missing Person · Open
57 years waiting · since 1969
Missing Person: Thomas Riha
Justice for Thomas Riha — the trail went cold in 1969, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the person of interest whose home contained Riha's passport and effects, and what was their relationship to him?
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evidence
Lead #2What circumstances led to the discovery of Riha's personal effects in the person of interest's home?
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witness
Lead #3Were there other attendees at the dinner party who could provide details about Riha's demeanor or departure that evening?
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 discovered in the home of a person of interest who later died by suicide in 1971, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance. Despite decades of investigation, the case remains unsolved and authorities continue to seek information about what happened that night.
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Lead #4Why was Riha's passport found in someone else's possession, and does this suggest foul play or voluntary disappearance?
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Source Narrative
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.
Timeline of Events
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1969-03-15
Last Seen at Dinner Party
Thomas Riha was last seen at a dinner party in Boulder, Colorado on March 15, 1969.
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1969-04-04
Case Opened
Boulder Police Department opened investigation case P69-7940.
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1971
Person of Interest Death
A person of interest in the case committed suicide; Riha's passport and personal effects were found in their home.
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1969
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1969
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3034413333
You can remain anonymous