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Ronald Poysky, a 25-year-old man from Seattle, Washington, was last seen on July 28, 1989. His disappearance has remained a cold case for decades, with few leads emerging since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Poysky was described as a white male with brown hair, standing 5'8" and weighing around 145 pounds. He was reported missing shortly after, but despite efforts from law enforcement and his family, there has been no significant breakthrough in the investigation.

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Last Seen: Jul 28, 1989

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Victim Details

May 14, 2010

May 31, 2023

Ronald

Poysky

60

25

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 1989, a young man named Ronald Kevin Poysky vanished from Seattle, Washington, leaving behind a void of information and a case that would remain unsolved for decades. On July 28, 1989, the 25-year-old was last seen in the city, and from that day forward, his whereabouts became a mystery. At the time of his disappearance, Ronald was described as a White male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 145 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes. Distinctive physical features included a nine-inch scar on his abdomen and a round burn mark on his right hand. The circumstances surrounding what happened to Ronald on that late July day are scarce, and the official report of his disappearance was not filed until nearly four years later, on May 11, 1993, with the Seattle Police Department. The investigation into Ronald's disappearance has been a long and arduous one, with very few leads to follow. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open. He was also known by the aliases Kevin Ronald Martin. Details regarding the clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing or any potential means of transportation he may have had are not publicly available, adding to the difficulty of piecing together his last known movements. His case is documented in national missing persons databases, a digital footprint that preserves the hope of one day finding answers. The lack of concrete information has made the search for Ronald Poysky exceptionally challenging for law enforcement and his family. With no witnesses stepping forward with significant information and no clear indication of foul play or voluntary departure, the case has been marked by uncertainty. The passage of over three decades has only deepened the mystery, yet the efforts to locate him have not ceased. The case of Ronald Kevin Poysky is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving loved ones to grapple with unanswered questions and an enduring sense of loss. It is a quiet but persistent investigation, a puzzle with crucial pieces missing, and a story of a young man who one day simply was no longer there.

Jul 28, 1989

Seattle

Washington

King County

98109

No

8552

Seattle Police Department

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

610 5th Avenue, Washington

2066255011

Local

Law Enforcement

93-205900

1993-05-11

Seattle Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/18/2026


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