
The person at the center of this case
Ricky Dewane Reynolds
Justice for Ricky Dewane Reynolds — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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Was Reynolds traveling alone or with others? Who can confirm his departure from Las Vegas?
What vehicle was Reynolds driving, if any? Are there records of his travel route or stops?
Who were the family members he was visiting in Northern California? Did they report him missing?
Ricky Dewane Reynolds, a 32-year-old man, disappeared in 1986 or 1987 while traveling from Las Vegas to Northern California to visit family. He was never seen or heard from again and is believed to have never reached his destination. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown and investigators continue to seek information about his fate.
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Were there any sightings of Reynolds along the route between Las Vegas and Northern California?
Why did it take so long to report him missing, and what triggered the investigation?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP143817. Missing person: Ricky Dewane Reynolds.
Last known contact: 1986-01-01 in Las Vegas, Clark, NV. Circumstances: Rick left Las Vegas in 1986 or 1987 traveling to Northern California to visit family.
It's believed he never made it and has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 32 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 230 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | LLV111123001965 | 1986-01-01.
Ricky Dewane Reynolds was last known to be in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1986 or 1987 before traveling to Northern California to visit family.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.