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Richard Bird, who would be 42 now if he is still alive, was homeless and a known drug addict. Corporal Stoney Battle of the Rocky Mount police department said he believes BIrd's disappearance was voluntary and that authorities are not investigating the possibility of foul play. But Dunn is convinced that something has happened to her son, who she said would never go so long without contacting her, despite his lifestyle.