CA Richard Houghland (6) & Thomas Houghland (9) - Sacramento CA, 1978

Richard Houghland

Endangered Missing from Sacramento, California since July 15, 1978

Age: 6 -- Hair Color: Blonde -- Eye Color: Brown

Richard's nickname is Ricky.



Thomas Houghland

Endangered Missing from Sacramento, California since July 15, 1978

Age: 9 -- Hair Color: Brown -- Eye Color: Brown

Thomas' nickname is Tommy.


Richard and Thomas disappeared with their mother, Norma, from Sacramento, California on July 15, 1978. They didn't have air conditioning in their home, so Norma would often drive the children on rides in the car to stay cool. They may have done that on the day they disappeared. Norma's ex-husband lived in Washington, so no one realized they were missing for a week. All of their clothing and belongings were left behind. The only thing missing was their car, a gold Pontiac LeMans, which has never been found.


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