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Ricky Lynn Nelson, 52, was last seen at his residence in Castor, Louisiana, on August 4, 2007, and has not been heard from since. Upon his disappearance, the door to his home was found unlocked with fish baking in the oven. Left behind were his eyeglasses, cellular phone, wallet, and a drinking glass he always carried for hydration due to medical issues. His family believes he would not have willingly left without this glass. There were no signs of foul play at his home. Initially, Nelson's daug ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 04, 2007
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Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Ricky

Lynn Nelson

52

52

5'11 inches

160 lbs

White

Male

Nelson was last seen at his home in Castor, Louisiana on August 4, 2007. He has never been heard from again. He left the door unlocked and fish baking in his oven. He also left behind his eyeglasses, cellular phone and billfold, as well as his drinking glass. Due to his medical problems, Nelson always carried a drinking glass with him and drank throughout the day to keep hydrated. His loved ones stated he would have never left home willingly without it. There were no indications of foul play at his home. Nelson's daughter thought he was visiting his uncle at first. It wasn't until two days later, when his truck was found, that she realized he was missing. Nelson's blue 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup with Louisiana license plates was found on Toms Road just off state Highway 155 near Saline, Louisiana. The truck had damage to the driver's side and two tires were off their rims. Tire tracks indicate it was driven on the shoulder of the road for about a quarter of a mile from the accident scene before it was abandoned. It was unlocked, with the keys and Nelson's checkbook inside it. Authorities believe Nelson is deceased, as they don't think he would have gone this long without contacting his mother. His case remains unsolved.

Aug 04, 2007

Castor

Louisiana

Castor

7

Bienville Sheriff's Office

318-263-2215

01/27/2026