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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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Ronald leave the care facility and where was he attempting to go?
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evidence
Lead #2Have any of his clothing items or personal belongings been recovered in the area?
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witness
Lead #3Did any staff members or residents at the care facility witness his departure or have information about his state of mind?
Ronald Joseph Vincler, a 37-year-old white male, disappeared from a care facility in Snohomish, Washington on October 11, 1997, and has not been located in nearly three decades. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads since his last known contact. Anyone with information about Ronald's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Snohomish Police Department.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any reported sightings of a man matching Ronald's description in the weeks or months following his disappearance?
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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.
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1997-10-11
Ronald Vincler disappears from care facility
Ronald Joseph Vincler, age 37, disappeared from a care facility in Snohomish, WA. He was last known to be wearing a blue hat, dark blue jacket, blue jeans, and sneakers, and may have been wearing a watch.
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Case Information
Incident:October 11, 1997
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 11, 1997
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3605680888
You can remain anonymous