SC SC- Richard Gary Jr., 58, Sumter County, 27 Nov 1994

[Pennysmom1]

Richard Gary Jr. – The Charley Project

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Gary, circa 1994

• Missing Since 11/27/1994
• Missing From Sumter County, South Carolina
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race Black
• Date of Birth 03/07/1936 (87)
• Age 58 years old
• Height and Weight 6'0, 175 pounds
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• Clothing/Jewelry Description A black leather coat, beige pants and a white hat.
• Medical ConditionsGary is mildly diabetic and is supposed to take medication, but left it behind when he vanished.
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• Associated Vehicle(s) 1980 Oldsmobile Regency (accounted for)
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• Distinguishing Characteristics African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Gary's right leg has been amputated, and he uses crutches to walk.

Details of Disappearance​

Gary left his residence in the 4300 block of Rosewood Drive in Sumter County, South Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on November 27, 1994. He went to purchase kerosene at a convenience store on Cherryvale Drive, a few miles from his home. He loaded the kerosene into his car and drove away.

The clerk at the convenience store is the last person known to have seen Gary. He has never been heard from again.

Gary's 1980 Oldsmobile Regency was later found by a farmer in a field off of St. Paul's Church Road, just miles from his home. There was no sign of foul play at the scene.

Investigators believe Gary's disappearance may be connected to his diabetes, but foul play is also possible in his case. His case remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency​

• Sumter County Sheriff's Office 803-436-2053

Source Information​

• Rino Kids Online
• The Item
• Sumter County Sheriff's Office
• The Doe Network

Updated 2 times sinces October 12, 2004. Last updated March 26, 2006; date of birth added.

 

[Pennysmom1]

Missing Person / NamUs #MP5601

View NamUs missing person case MP5601 for Richard Gary Jr. missing from Sumter, South Carolina. Date of last contact: Nov 01, 1994. NCMEC case number: --.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

622DMSC - Richard Gary Jr.

 

[Caring1]

I am posting this article about a skull found last month off of St. Paul Church Rd. This is the area where Richard Gary’s car was found. I am wondering if these remains may belong to him. Will be following.

January 9, 2024

The skull was found on Dec. 21, 2023 in the area near St. Paul’s Church Road and Economy Lane in Sumter, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article284014313.html

 

[Pennysmom1]

June 8, 2024

Decade-old skull found in Sumter County identified as older African American's

Forensic testing determines human skull found by hunters just days before Christmas, belong to an African American.

wpde.com

<< Forensic testing determined a human skull found by hunters just days before Christmas, belongs to an African American, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO).>>

<<is believed to be of a person 35 years of age or older.>>

<<Experts believe the skull is more than a decade old.>>


That is as much info I could find. I don't think they have identified who it is, but this seems like a good match.

622DMSC - Richard Gary Jr.

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Right leg was amputated (uses crutches to walk); he is a diabetic

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

 

[Caring1]

6 Unidentified Person Exclusions

 

[spartanx]

I have the impression that this man committed suicide... his amputated leg, the diabetes, already being a dependent person... it would cause anyone to collapse...
whatever the case,
rest in peace

 

[HopeRains]

Some information as provided in the clipped articles below:
(1) Mr. Gary shared his home with a son
(2) Mr. Gary left his home at 12 PM and was last seen at 8 PM at the convenience store, ~3 minutes from his home
(3) His son reported him missing the next day, Nov 28
(4) 12 days later his vehicle was found on the edge of farm property about a 1/2 mile off of St Paul Church Road, and a few miles from his home. The can of kerosene was in his car. He knew the area where the car was found and residents close by knew him.
(5) He requires daily medication for diabetes and did not have any with him
(6) He previously had experienced diabetic coma and ended up in Bishopville, where he and his car were found safe
(7) Police suspect foul play

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Clipping found in The Item published in Sumter, South Carolina on 12/2/1994.

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