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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1235) and 6 other sources
In the late autumn of 2001, the warmth of a Thanksgiving gathering in Penns Grove, New Jersey, would be the last time family members saw Ronald Vincent Minor. A resident of the Bronx, New York, the 38-year-old had traveled to the small Salem County borough to celebrate the holiday with his relatives. After the festivities concluded, he embarked on his journey to return to his home in New York. However, he never arrived, and the details of what happened after he left Penns Grove remain a mystery. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black / African American male, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighing between 150 and 155 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and was known to wear a mustache.

The circumstances surrounding Ronald's disappearance are noted as unknown. He was last seen wearing a tan jacket, dark blue pants, and brown boots. There is no information to suggest his mode of transportation or his intended route back to New York. It is also noted that he may have used the alias Ronald Vincent Robinson. The lack of concrete information has left his loved ones with unanswered questions for decades. The Penns Grove Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, but the case has grown cold over the years, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him.

The official report of his disappearance was filed in 2002, and since then, efforts to locate him have been ongoing. DNA samples from several of his maternal relatives have been submitted to national databases in the hope of finding a match. Despite these efforts and the passage of time, there has been no resolution in his case. The investigation into what happened to Ronald Vincent Minor after he left his family's Thanksgiving celebration remains open, a quiet but persistent search for answers in a story with no ending. The overview of his case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace after a holiday visit, leaving a family to wonder what became of their loved one.

Last Seen: Nov 22, 2001

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP1690 • Found Jan 20, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1689
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP1689 • Found Mar 13, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–46 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1456
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey
UP1456 • Found Jun 23, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP5184
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP5184 • Found Aug 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5638
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5638 • Found Nov 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5731
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5731 • Found Dec 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2930 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 40–55 vs 38
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 71%192 lb vs 150–155 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP155373 • Found Feb 9, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%23 mi away
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP14175 • Found Jun 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2658 • Found Apr 13, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%68 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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