Statewide alert canceled after missing Pettis County man found dead Monday
Update: Officials canceled the statewide alert Monday after Richard D. Schlesselman was found dead in tall grass on his property. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Officials issued a statewide alert for a Pettis County man who has been missing since Saturday.
Richard D. Schlesselman, 58, went for a jog in the area of 31700 Pacific School Road in Mora, Missouri around 4:30 p.m. and didn’t return home, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Schlesselman is 6 feet tall and weighs around 160 pounds. He is bald and has hazel eyes.
He was last seen wearing a bright-colored shirt, shorts and tennis shoes.
Anyone who sees Schlesselman or knows of his whereabouts should call 911 or the Pettis County Sheriff’s Department at 660-826-8100.
This story was originally published August 7, 2023 at 7:16 AM.
