The person at the center of this case
Ronnie Odell Davis
Missing Person · Open
48 years waiting · since 1977
Missing Person: Ronnie Odell Davis
Justice for Ronnie Odell Davis — the trail went cold in 1977, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What was the exact location of the horse corral where Ronnie was headed, and were there any signs of distress or unusual activity found there?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle was Ronnie driving when he left work, and was it ever located?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Ronnie or his vehicle in the Swink area on August 24, 1977?
Ronnie Odell Davis, a 24-year-old rancher, disappeared on August 24, 1977, after leaving work to corral his horses near Swink, Oklahoma. His father reported him missing the following day, but his whereabouts remain unknown nearly five decades later. Despite investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the circumstances of his disappearance have never been fully resolved, and anyone with information about that day is urged to come forward.
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#1756
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Southeast Investigative Regional Office
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clue
Lead #4Why did it take until the next day for his father to report him missing—was there an expected time for Ronnie to return home?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP12127. Missing person: Ronnie Odell Davis.
Last known contact: 1977-08-24 in Swink, Choctaw, OK. Circumstances: After leaving work, Ronnie Odell Davis drove to an area where he corraled his horses.
The next day, his father reported him missing. Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 180 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: none; Clothing: Blue denim pants, blue denim shirt.; Eyewear: none; Footwear: Cowboy boots.; Jewelry: Gold watch..
Investigating agency: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Southeast Investigative Regional Office | M77-288 | 2002-04-09.
Timeline of Events
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1977-08-24
Last known contact
Ronnie Odell Davis left work and drove to an area where he corraled his horses in Swink, Choctaw County, Oklahoma
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1977-08-25
Reported missing
Ronnie's father reported him missing the day after he was last seen
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 1977
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 1977
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5802985525
You can remain anonymous