The person at the center of this case
Cotton Ronald
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Missing Person: Cotton Ronald
Justice for Cotton Ronald — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Ronald leave the group home, and did he indicate any plans or destinations to staff or other residents?
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location
Lead #2Has Ronald been spotted in other parts of Santa Cruz County or Northern California since his disappearance?
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contact
Lead #3Did Ronald have family, friends, or known associates he might have contacted or visited?
Ronald Cotton, a 40-year-old Black male veteran, disappeared on March 24, 2026, after leaving his Veterans Affairs group home in Santa Cruz, California without notifying staff or family. He has not been heard from in over two months, and his whereabouts remain completely unknown. Anyone who has seen Ronald or has information about his location is urged to contact the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office immediately.
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clue
Lead #4What was Ronald's mental and physical state at the time of disappearance, and does he have any medical conditions requiring attention?
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NamUs case MP158991. Missing person: Cotton Ronald.
Last known contact: 2026-03-24 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Ronald left his placement at his appointed Veteran's Affairs group home.
He has not been heard from since. Demographics: 40 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 190 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office | 2602128 | 2026-03-27.
Timeline of Events
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2026-03-24
Last Known Contact
Ronald left his placement at his appointed Veterans Affairs group home in Santa Cruz and has not been heard from since.
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2026-03-27
Case Reported
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office initiated investigation into Ronald's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:March 24, 2026
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 24, 2026
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314711121
You can remain anonymous