Millionaire Murders | Forensic Files

In July 2015, the sheriff's office responded to a 104 check or a welfare check at a local residence. A gentleman
by the name of Richard Smith hadn't shown up for work for a couple of days and his boss had gone out to the house.
He had been off for one day, but he was off a second day unplanned. And he's supposed to be available 24 hours a day
by phone. and his supervisor was unable to reach him. So, it was highly unusual and that's why his boss became concerned
and went to his residence to try and check on him. He was a very well accomplished man. He
worked for the Department of Homeland Security. The family was well off. They had
significant investments, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the family and and the way they lived. His
family had over a million something dollars in the bank.

Find out what happened to Richard Smith.

Brief Summary

Richard Smith, a DHS employee, went missing in July 2015, prompting a welfare check that revealed unsettling circumstances.

Key points

Concern for Richard Smith. Richard Smith's unusual absence from work raises alarms for his boss.
Wealth Behind the Facade. Despite significant investments, the Smith family lived modestly.

Episode highlights

Concern for Richard SmithRichard Smith's unusual absence from work raises alarms for his boss.“It was highly unusual and that’s why his boss became concerned.”0:36Jun 30, 2025

Episode quotes

He was a very well accomplished man.

Describing Richard Smith's professional background.

0:40WatchJun 30, 2025

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