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Merle Leroy Ryan Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Oct 17, 2012

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Merle

Leroy Ryan

66

53

5'9 - 5'11 inches

130 lbs

White

Male

Oct 17, 2012

San Francisco

California

San Francisco

Eugene Police Departmen

541-682-5147

08/13/2026

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Merle Leroy Ryan, a 53-year-old man, was last seen on October 17, 2012, in San Francisco, California. The last known contact with Ryan was an arrest that occurred in a park near Cesar Chavez Street. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Ryan was described as a white male, standing at 5'9" to 5'11" and weighing between 130 and 150 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes, a receding hairline, and a gray beard. A notable distinguishin ...
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Last Seen: Oct 17, 2012

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