The person at the center of this case
Ronald Cotton
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Missing Person: Cotton Ronald
Justice for Ronald Cotton — 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 #1What circumstances led Ronald to leave the VA group home on March 24, 2026?
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contact
Lead #2Has Ronald attempted to contact anyone since his disappearance or used any financial accounts?
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location
Lead #3Where might Ronald seek shelter or assistance given his veteran status and familiarity with Santa Cruz?
Ronald Cotton, a 40-year-old Black male veteran, left his placement at a Veterans Affairs group home in Santa Cruz, California on March 24, 2026, and has not been heard from since. The circumstances of his departure and current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Ronald's location or activities since his disappearance is urged to contact the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Ronald leaving the group home or in the Santa Cruz area after March 24?
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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
Ronald Cotton leaves VA group home
Ronald left his placement at his appointed Veteran's Affairs group home in Santa Cruz and has not been heard from since.
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2026-03-27
Case reported to Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Missing person report filed with investigating agency.
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Case Information
Incident:March 24, 2026
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 24, 2026
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314711121
You can remain anonymous