Samuel Richard Riser

Samuel Richard Riser was last seen on December 8, 2010, in Glasgow, West Virginia. That evening, after 5:00 p.m., he went missing from his home on 3rd Avenue. He is known by nicknames like Dicky, Dickey, and Sam. Despite the time that has passed, Samuel’s case remains unresolved.


Physical Description

  • Race/Ethnicity: White/Caucasian

  • Height: 6'0"–6'2"

  • Weight: 200–210 pounds

  • Hair Color: Gray or Partially Gray

  • Eye Color: Blue

  • Head Hair: Full head of hair

  • Facial Hair: Full mustache

  • Aliases: Dicky, Dickey, Sam

  • Clothing: Possibly wearing a blue jean jacket with a gray hoodie underneath

  • Eyewear: Metal-rimmed glasses

  • Footwear: Possibly wearing white tennis shoes with blue and orange accents

What You Can Do

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Samuel Richard Riser, please contact the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office at (304) 357-0556

Samuel is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP9527.

Even after all these years, Samuel’s story matters. Any new information, no matter how small, could help bring long-awaited answers to those who still search for him.


Behind the Scenes of the Project

Our recent FOIA request was denied due to the case being classified as open and active. While records cannot be released at this time, we view this as a positive sign that law enforcement is continuing to investigate and protect the integrity of the case.

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