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Ronald Michael Osborne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Red Bluff, California on Jul 03, 2007

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Ronald

Michael Osborne

42

23

6'0 inches

205 lbs

White

Male

Jul 03, 2007

Red Bluff

California

Red Bluff

Tehama Sheriff's Departmen

530-529-7900

07/04/2026

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On July 3, 2007, 23-year-old Ronald Michael Osborne was last seen on the Sacramento River in an area known as China Rapids, north of Red Bluff, California. Osborne, who was not wearing a life jacket, was canoeing with a friend, James Derek Vereb, when their canoe overturned. Vereb, who was wearing a life jacket, was swept downstream and later rescued by other boaters.

Vereb reported seeing Osborne in the water, clinging to a life jacket and attempting to swim. However, Vereb lost sight ...
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Last Seen: Jul 03, 2007

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