The person at the center of this case
Ronald William Honsberger
Missing Person · Open
28 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Ronald William Honsberger
Justice for Ronald William Honsberger — 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 frequent Tijuana, Fairfield Iowa, and California? What connections did he have in these locations?
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witness
Lead #2Family members present during the argument on December 25, 1997—what were the circumstances and did anyone see Ronald leave?
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clue
Lead #3Ronald was wearing sandals when he disappeared in December—was he planning to travel or did he leave hastily?
Ronald William Honsberger, a 47-year-old man, disappeared on December 25, 1997, from San Juan Capistrano, California, following a family argument at his father's residence. He lived primarily in Tijuana with frequent travel to California and Iowa, but has not been heard from or seen by family since that day. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek information about his movements and whereabouts in the nearly three decades since he vanished.
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contact
Lead #4Did Ronald have associates or contacts in Tijuana or Iowa who might have information about his movements after December 25, 1997?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP95480. Missing person: Ronald William Honsberger.
Last known contact: 1997-12-25 in San Juan Capistrano, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Following a family argument, Ronald left his father's residence and was never heard or seen by family.
Ronald lived in Tijuana and had frequent border crossings into CA. Ronald also frequented Fairfield, Iowa.
Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 265 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Footwear: Sandals. Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 98-034865 | 1998-07-21.
Timeline of Events
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1997-12-25
Last Known Contact
Ronald left his father's residence in San Juan Capistrano following a family argument and was never heard from or seen by family again.
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Case Information
Incident:December 25, 1997
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 25, 1997
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7146477000
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