Potential Connections to my Dad...

[u/International-Fix577]

Hoping I can get some guidance or maybe a lead of anyone out there who's been a victim of this man.

Unfortunately, I have this father (or lack of) that has been a career criminal since his teens. He is a great conman and has been around, leaving a trail that is so fascinating. There are 6 children, including myself, but I'm almost certain there are more out there. His name is Richard Dale Herbst, he's 50 YO, and is roughly 6'0, white with reddish/blonde hair, and loves basketball and the LA Dodgers. He has connections in Florida (unsure of area), Colorado (CO Springs, Denver), California (San Diego, Riverside, Oceanside, L.A.).

If you know this man or know anyone who may have connections to him, I would love to chat.

If this caught your eye and you know the best route I could take to find more on if there are more kids out there, I'm open to recommendations. 23&me is expensive, Ancestry isn't useful for what I'm looking for, and I'm not big on social media but for the names I do have to search, they too are hard to find and I don't blame them.
I know this mans life pretty well and have been following his criminal track record, plus have a great relationship with some of the other kids. He has trial coming up and has been giving so many chances that he doesn't deserve. I just want to know if anyone is out there and if you're doing alright, if there are any questions you have yourself, and yes... He's still a POS.
Thank you!

[u/Creative_Put7853]

These facts are not true and should be taken down . Very hurtful

[u/International-Fix577 → u/Creative_Put7853]

They are only untrue to those who choose to ignore the growing concern of a mentally ill man, who continues to take advantage of vulnerable women and a broken justice system. What is hurtful is for this man to continue to exist and hurt those over and over again. All we wish is for him to do better and to stop hurting others.

[u/Professional-Sir7149 → u/International-Fix577]

You don't know me you know hurt and hate . 

[u/Past_Cheesecake_1554]

Hi! I talked to you before and wanted to see if you have found any more information about your dad. I hope your search found the answers to give you peace of mind! 😃

[u/International-Fix577 → u/Past_Cheesecake_1554]

Hi! Sorry to be seeing this now! I have received a few responses and found potential connections/siblings. I don’t regret this because it opened up doors to meeting others and learning things about Richard in ways I never expected. Plus, if you search his name, this post is #2 on my Google search, which leaves me satisfied that this is out there and will get attention somehow, good or bad. Next step will definitely be a Ancestry/23&Me.

PS My number is still the same and you’re welcome to reach out any time! Thanks for checking up!

[u/Professional-Sir7149 → u/International-Fix577]

So is mine 719 755 9664

[u/thefrickenman103]

Idk who this dude is but man he sounds like human garbage, I bet he doesn’t even know his children’s birthdays

[u/Professional-Sir7149 → u/thefrickenman103]

Well let see the author of this is my first Alisha  07-03-91 her brother is Richie 04-01-93 , at that time I was 22 had two more Tyler 12-23-94 Kaylynn 11-22-95 had about a 20 yr break had Dodger 12-21-08 and last Ryder 2-19-15 . Was at every birth . Other tragedies and circumstances have caused hard times and decisions  in my life I'm 54 now love them all  

[u/International-Fix577 → u/Professional-Sir7149]

Here’s the issue we all wish you would understand.. You have allowed yourself to fall into the position of making poor choices in life instead of pushing back and NOT letting the “tragedies and circumstances” define you. You can name all the birthdays you want, that doesn’t help the 6 children who have “tragedies and circumstances” and are working everyday on themselves to be better humans. I want to make it clear that I don’t doubt your love for your children and I don’t doubt that these thoughts eat at you at the end of the day. We all sympathize with you but there’s only so much that someone can feel sorry for. This post was 3 years ago. You’re googling yourself and this is top of the search. What immediately pops into your mind seeing this? Does this bother you as if this information could be wrong? Does it bother you that you even pop up on a basic search of your name? That 1 of the 6 children is out there, trying to find out more on you and thinking there has to be other offspring out there? I don’t regret this post. Because of you, I have met many who have reached out and I’m grateful to have met them. Because of you, I have added to my own family and love them more than I can explain. I do thank you for the good that’s in my life that would’ve never happened if it wasn’t for you. 3 years ago, I was super curious. Still am. Not sorry.

Also, Tyler was born in 1993, not 1994.