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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36675) and 7 other sources
Ryan Dressler, 16 years old, was last seen on June 21, 1996, at a gas station in North Olmsted, Ohio. It is believed that Ryan may have traveled to Hollywood, Florida, shortly after his disappearance, though this remains unconfirmed. He reportedly ran away with a friend to Florida, but while his friend was eventually caught and sent home, Ryan has never been heard from again.

Ryan was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing about 5'9" tall and weighing between 150-165 pounds at the time of his disappearance. Despite efforts by authorities in both Ohio and Florida, little information has surfaced about his whereabouts since that time, and his case remains unsolved. There have been no significant leads, though some suggest he may have been involved in dangerous activities as a runaway in order to survive on the streets.

Ryan's case has drawn attention from organizations and cold case investigators over the years, but so far, his disappearance remains a mystery. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Jun 22, 1996

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5292
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5292 • Found May 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 18–30 vs 16
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 95%130 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6083 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 82%120 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 87%124 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP4911
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
UP4911 • Found Jun 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 83%194 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 63%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 98%182 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida - unidentified case UP1068
John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
UP1068 • Found Nov 21, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 21–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 73%113 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP1062
John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
UP1062 • Found Jul 12, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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