Name: Richard Eric Johnson
Age: 63 years old
Last Seen: May 7, 2023
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Status: Still missing
Case Information
63 year old Richard Johnson was last seen in Lansing, Michigan on May 7, 2023. He disappeared after leaving a friend’s apartment around 11:00 pm.
Disappearance
Around 10:00 pm on May 7, 2023, Richard Johnson left the apartment he shares with his wife at Delta Square to walk to a friend’s home in the Plumtree apartments next door.
Around 11:00 pm he was last seen in the area of 203 Gatewood Drive, when he left to return home. The walk should have taken about 12 minutes, however Johnson never returned and hasn’t been seen since.
Johnson’s wife filed a missing person’s report with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office on May 8, 2023.
His loved ones say it’s uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning. Johnson has Huntington’s disease, which which may lead to confusion or disorientation. He also has diabetes which requires medication.
Investigation
Johnson did not have his wallet or ID with him when he went missing.
In the days following his disappearance his children searched the area of their parent’s apartment but found no clues as to his whereabouts.
Additional searches by his family and community were conducted in the nearby urban and wooded areas.
His family reached out to local businesses in the hopes of capturing him on security footage, however none show Richard after the time he was last seen around 11:00 pm.
“Over the last few months, we’ve had absolutely no leads,” Johnson’s daughter Jessica Johnson told the Lansing State Journal. “We’ve had no sightings. There’s been absolutely nothing, which has been the hardest thing.”
On May 15, 2023, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office put out a press release asking the public for help in locating Johnson.
Appearance
White male with hazel eyes and a bald head. Richard stands 6’0 tall and weighs 220 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
Richard was last seen wearing a long camouflage jacket, gray sweatpants, a white or grey t-shirt, and a baseball cap.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Richard Johnson please contact the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office at (517) 543-3512. Case number 2023-2165.
Resources & Further Information
Richard Eric Johnson – NamUs
Episode 432: Richard Johnson – The Vanished Podcast
Media Links
One Year Missing; The Search For Richard Johnson Continues – FOX47
Lansing Area Man Has Been Missing Nearly Three Months, His Family Wants Answers – Lansing State Journal
Family Still Seeking Closure One Year After The Disappearance of Richard Johnson – WILX10
A Year After Richard Johnson Disappeared From The Lansing Area, His Family Continues Search – Lansing State Journal
Eight Days After Disappearance, Eaton Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Finding Missing Man – Lansing State Journal
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