The person at the center of this case
Ronald Joseph Vincler
Missing Person · Open
28 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Ronald Joseph Vincler
Justice for Ronald Joseph Vincler — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why did Ronald leave the care facility, and what were the circumstances surrounding his departure?
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evidence
Lead #2What clothing and accessories was Ronald wearing when he disappeared—were any of these items ever recovered?
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witness
Lead #3Did staff or residents at the care facility witness Ronald's departure or have information about his state of mind?
Ronald Joseph Vincler, a 37-year-old man, disappeared from a care facility in Snohomish, Washington on October 11, 1997, and has not been seen since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or encountered foul play. Anyone with information about Ronald's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Snohomish Police Department.
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Lead #4Has there been any activity on Ronald's accounts or sightings in the surrounding areas of Snohomish County since 1997?
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NamUs case MP158557. Missing person: Ronald Joseph Vincler.
Last known contact: 1997-10-11 in Snohomish, Snohomish, WA. Circumstances: Ronald Vincler disappeared from care facility in Snohomish, WA on 10/11/1997 and has not been seen since.
Demographics: 37 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Possibly wearing a watch; Clothing: Blue Hat; Clothing: Dark Blue Jacket; Clothing: Blue Jeans; Footwear: Sneakers. Investigating agency: Snohomish Police Department | 97-007078.
Timeline of Events
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1997-10-11
Ronald Vincler disappears from care facility
Ronald Joseph Vincler disappeared from a care facility in Snohomish, WA on October 11, 1997, and has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:October 11, 1997
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 11, 1997
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3605680888
You can remain anonymous