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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25477) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 2014, a 48-year-old man named Ronald Dean Nation, also known to friends and family as Ron or Ronnie, vanished from the area of Madison, Illinois. He was last seen on foot, walking in a southwest direction toward Madison. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a green, camouflage-styled shirt with denim pants, a camouflage baseball cap, and white tennis shoes. The exact date of his disappearance is unclear, adding another layer of uncertainty to the distressing situation for his loved ones.

Ronald was a white male with brown, short, spiky hair and blue or hazel eyes. He had a goatee at the time he was last seen. His physical appearance was further distinguished by several tattoos and scars. He had a tattoo of the words 'White Pride' down the triceps of both of his arms, a bat-like tattoo on his left shoulder blade, and a tattoo of the Grim Reaper on his shoulder. He also had a scar on his forehead, a burn scar on the back of his left arm, a scar on his buttocks, and a bent little finger on one of his hands. He stood between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed between 120 and 150 pounds.

The circumstances surrounding Ronald's disappearance remain a mystery, and his case is still considered an active missing person investigation. The Pontoon Beach Police Department is the primary agency handling his case. Over the years, there has been little public information released about the investigation or any potential leads. The lack of resolution has left his family with unanswered questions and a painful void. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind families to grapple with the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to their loved one.

Last Seen: Jul 15, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri - unidentified case UP70471
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP70471 • Found Jun 1, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 48 when missing
Location 100%9 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 73%182 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — East St. Louis, Illinois - unidentified case UP134667
John Doe — East St. Louis, Illinois
UP134667 • Found Nov 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"

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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