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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14291) and 3 other sources
Ronald Kelton Putnam, a 48-year-old male, vanished from Kirkland, Washington, on June 27, 1990. On that day, he was last seen, and subsequently, no one has reported hearing from him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or law enforcement to piece together the events of that day. His case is a quiet one, lacking the significant media attention that sometimes accompanies such incidents, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions for decades. At the time he went missing, Ronald was described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds.

A significant element in the initial stages of the investigation was Ronald's vehicle, a white 1971 Datsun 110 pickup truck. The truck, which bore the Washington license plate number 88991H, was reported as stolen around the time of his disappearance. This detail added a layer of complexity to the case, suggesting potential foul play or that Ronald may have encountered trouble related to his vehicle. However, the Datsun was later recovered, though this recovery did not yield any substantial leads or clues as to Ronald's whereabouts or what might have happened to him. The discovery of the abandoned vehicle marked a dead end in the investigation, leaving authorities back at square one.

The passage of time has not brought any resolution to Ronald Putnam's case. Years have turned into decades, and the lack of new information has left his file cold. Despite the efforts of the King County Sheriff's Office, the trail has grown faint. No witnesses have come forward with new information, and no evidence has surfaced to shed light on his fate. The case of Ronald Kelton Putnam is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of uncertainty and a family grappling with a loss that has no end. The overview of the case remains one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with the recovery of his stolen vehicle being the only significant event in a timeline that has otherwise remained distressingly empty.

Last Seen: Jun 27, 1990