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Ralph Hampton Miller
Missing Person · Open
55 years waiting · since 1970
Missing Person: Ralph Hampton Miller
Justice for Ralph Hampton Miller — the trail went cold in 1970, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why did Ralph disappear from his bed that morning? Was he taken, or did he leave voluntarily?
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witness
Lead #2Did any family members, neighbors, or others in the area notice anything unusual on or around September 19, 1970?
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Lead #3What happened between the time the family member left for work and when Ralph's absence was discovered?
Ralph Hampton Miller, a 17-year-old male, was last seen in his bed on September 19, 1970, in Lakeland, Florida, by a family member who was leaving for work. His disappearance remains unexplained after more than five decades, with no confirmed sightings or resolution. The Polk County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from anyone who may have details about Ralph's whereabouts or what happened to him.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP56768. Missing person: Ralph Hampton Miller.
Last known contact: 1970-09-19 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: Ralph was last seen in his bed by a family member as she left for work on 09/19/970.
They lived on Rt. 3, in Lakeland, FL.
Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 1970-120392 | 1970-10-02.
Timeline of Events
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1970-09-19
morningLast Seen in Bed
Ralph was last seen in his bed by a family member as she left for work on September 19, 1970, at the family residence on Route 3 in Lakeland, FL.
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Case Information
Incident:September 19, 1970 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 19, 1970 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous