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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17659) and 6 other sources
Ronald Joseph Hamilton Jr., a 41-year-old man, was last seen on August 28, 2001, at his home in Hemet, California. Described as a Native American male standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing between 210 and 220 pounds, Hamilton had black hair and brown eyes. He also had distinctive tattoos, including an eagle on his right arm and a buffalo head on his chest. His disappearance remains unsolved, and few details about the circumstances surrounding his case have emerged since he went missing.

Some sources note that Ronald was reported missing on a different date, July 8, 2001, in San Jacinto, California, but the primary records indicate his last confirmed sighting was in Hemet on August 28, 2001. Despite ongoing investigations, no substantial leads have surfaced, leaving his case unsolved after more than two decades. Authorities continue to seek information, urging anyone with details to contact the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Hamilton’s disappearance is one of many cold cases in California, and his family and friends continue to hope for answers regarding his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Aug 28, 2001

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP11442
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP11442 • Found Jul 5, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Native American
Location 55%198 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 210–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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