Above Images: Rihlmann, circa 2007
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 2007 from Rahway, New Jersey Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: December 21, 1951 Age: 55 years old Height and Weight: 6'2, 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Graying brown hair, blue eyes. Rihlmann's nickname is Gerry. He is also called Gerry Bones because of his tall, lean build. He has numerous tattoos on his arms, a scar on his right forearm and a scar on his right finger. Rihlmann wore a gray beard and shoulder-length hair at the time of his disappearance. Medical Conditions: Rihlmann suffers from periodic seizures. He is also an alcoholic.
Details of Disappearance
Rihlmann was admitted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on July 4, 2007, possibly as the result of a seizure. He was homeless at the time. He disappeared after his release from the hospital a few days later. He has never been heard from again. Although he lived on the streets, Rihlmann kept in regular contact with his family and his social worker and it's uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning. His family reported him missing in August 2007. Rihlmann was married at one time and had a steady job and a normal life. In 2005, he and his twin brother lost the house they shared. His brother moved in with a relative, and Rihlmann began living on the streets. His brother died in 2006.Rihlmann may still be in the Rahway area, or he may be in Elizabeth, Linden or Roselle, New Jersey. His case remains unsolved. Linden police are investigating.
Some agencies state Rihlmann disappeared from Linden on December 25, 2006.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 25, 2009; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Linden Police Department
908-474-8500
New Jersey State Police
The New Jersey Star-Ledger