
The person at the center of this case
Ronald Loren Leckenby
Justice for Ronald Loren Leckenby — the trail went cold in 2014, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was Leckenby driven to Silver Falls State Park and what was the purpose of his visit?
Why did he leave his wallet and cell phone in the car—was this intentional or did something unexpected occur?
Who drove Leckenby to the park and what was their account of his behavior and condition that day?
Ronald Loren Leckenby, a 45-year-old man, went missing on September 6, 2014, after being driven to Silver Falls State Park in Marion County, Oregon, where he was last seen walking into the woods while leaving his wallet and cell phone in the vehicle. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he became lost, injured, or met with foul play has never been determined. Despite search efforts, no trace of Leckenby has been found, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him in the park that day.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP29457. Missing person: Ronald Loren Leckenby.
Last known contact: 2014-09-06 in Silver Falls State Park, Marion, OR. Circumstances: MP was driven from Aloha, Oregon to Silver Falls State Park where he was seen walking into the woods, leaving his wallet and cell phone in the car.
Demographics: 45 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Brown suit. Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 14-514034 | 2014-09-09.
Ronald Leckenby was driven to Silver Falls State Park and was seen walking into the woods. He left his wallet and cell phone in the vehicle.
Washington County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case MP29457 / 14-514034.
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