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Ryan Michael Snyder
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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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location
Lead #1Why was Ryan walking eastbound from his residence at 6 PM on that Sunday evening? Where was he headed?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific areas of the heavily wooded terrain surrounding Gillow Road have been thoroughly searched, and are there any remaining blind spots?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone in the Merritt area see Ryan that evening or notice anything unusual on or near Gillow Road around 6 PM on August 17?
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. Extensive search efforts by Michigan State Police, including canine units, aviation support, and volunteers from All County Search and Rescue, have not located him despite thorough coverage of the heavily wooded area. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact the Michigan State Police.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any signs of distress, injury, or foul play discovered during the extensive search operations?
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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 Sighting
Ryan Snyder was last seen walking eastbound from his residence on Gillow Road in Merritt, Michigan at approximately 6 PM.
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2025-08-19
Search Operations Initiated
Michigan State Police, canine units, aviation support, and All County Search and Rescue volunteers conducted extensive searches of the heavily wooded area without success.
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Case Information
Incident:August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2317796040
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