The person at the center of this case
Ronald Jacobson
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Ronald Jacobson
Justice for Ronald Jacobson — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Where was Ronald Jacobson staying or frequenting in Santa Cruz during early 2004?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone in the transient community or local shelters have contact with Ronald after January 2004?
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Lead #3What circumstances led to Ronald becoming transient, and did he have any family or regular contacts who might have information?
Ronald Jacobson, a 38-year-old white male, was last known to be in contact on January 1, 2004, in Santa Cruz, California, where he was living a transient lifestyle. He has not been heard from in over two decades, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. The Santa Cruz Police Department continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or have details about his disappearance.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP131750. Missing person: Ronald Jacobson.
Last known contact: 2004-01-01 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Ronald has not been heard from in 13 years.
He was known to be living a transient lifestyle in the Santa Cruz area. Demographics: 38 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Santa Cruz Police Department | 17S-07491 | 2017-09-13.
Timeline of Events
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2004-01-01
Last Known Contact
Ronald Jacobson was last known to be in contact in Santa Cruz, California. He was living a transient lifestyle in the area.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2004
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2004
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous