Richard Carter
New Bedford, MA
Date Last Seen: Labor Day Weekend 1978 in New Bedford, MA. Richard “Ricky” Carter grew up in New Bedford in a family with many siblings. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and later served in the Philippines. When his service ended, he returned to New Bedford. He worked for a time assisting his uncle who was a horse trainer. Ricky was last seen in the Fall of 1978 when he was 22 years old. He was a light/medium complexioned Cape Verdean/African American man with brown hair and brown/hazel eyes. He was 6’ 2” tall with an athletic build and weighed approximately 190 lbs. He also had a scar on his left cheek and on his stomach. Investigating Agency: Massachusetts State Police 508-961-1918 Source: Bristol District Attorney (http://bristolda.com/prosecution/unsolved-cases/missing-persons/)
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