The person at the center of this case
Ralph Hampton Miller
Missing Person · Open
56 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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witness
Lead #1Family member who last saw Ralph in bed—what were the exact circumstances and any unusual behavior observed?
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clue
Lead #2Why did a 17-year-old disappear from his own bed without apparent explanation?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any signs of forced entry, struggle, or voluntary departure from the residence?
Ralph Hampton Miller, a 17-year-old white male, was last seen in his bed on September 19, 1970, in Lakeland, Florida. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and no confirmed sightings or evidence have been reported since that date. The Polk County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information that might explain what happened to Ralph and locate him.
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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 on 09/19/1970.
They lived 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
Last Seen
Ralph was last seen in his bed by a family member in Lakeland, FL
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Case Information
Incident:September 19, 1970
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 19, 1970
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous