The person at the center of this case
Ryan Michael Snyder
Missing Person · Open
323 days waiting
Missing Person: Ryan Michael Snyder
Justice for Ryan Michael Snyder — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Ryan walking eastbound from his residence at 6 PM on a Sunday? Was this routine behavior or unusual?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific areas were searched most thoroughly, and were there any signs of distress or personal items found?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone in the community see Ryan that evening or notice anything unusual in the heavily wooded area?
Ryan Michael Snyder, a 32-year-old male, disappeared on August 17, 2025, while walking eastbound from his residence on Gillow Road in Merritt, Michigan at approximately 6 PM. Despite extensive search efforts involving Michigan State Police canines, detectives, troopers, volunteers from All County Search and Rescue, and aerial helicopter searches, no trace of him has been found in the heavily wooded area. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information from the public.
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clue
Lead #4Given the extensive search efforts including aerial coverage, what factors might explain why no trace has been located?
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NamUs case MP152178. Missing person: Ryan Michael Snyder.
Last known contact: 2025-08-17 in Merritt, Missaukee, MI. Circumstances: Ryan Snyder, a 32 year old male from Merritt, MI was last seen walking eastbound from his residence on Gillow Road on Sunday 8/17/25 at approximately 6PM.
Multiple searches of the heavily wooded area involving MSP canines, detectives, troopers, and volunteers from All County Search and Rescue was performed without success. The MSP aviation unit flew the area with a helicopter with a MSP canine handler and canine on the ground, as well.
Demographics: 32 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black Under Armor hoodie and blue jeans; Footwear: Black Shoes. Investigating agency: Michigan State Police - Cadillac Post | 71-2695-25 | 2025-08-19.
Timeline of Events
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2025-08-17
18:00Last Seen
Ryan Snyder last seen walking eastbound from his residence on Gillow Road at approximately 6 PM
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2025-08-19
Case Reported
Michigan State Police - Cadillac Post initiated investigation (Case #71-2695-25)
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2025-08-17
Search Operations
Multiple searches conducted involving MSP canines, detectives, troopers, All County Search and Rescue volunteers, and MSP aviation helicopter with canine handler
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Case Information
Incident:August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2317796040
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