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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Ricky
Dane Boyd
53
53
6'4 inches
210 lbs
White
Male
In the spring of 2020, concern began to grow for Ricky Dane Boyd of South Point, Ohio. Family and friends were unable to make contact with him, and his absence was deeply felt by those who knew him. Ricky, born on July 24, 1967, in Ironton, Ohio, was a graduate of South Point High School and worked as a flooring installer. Known as a man who never met a stranger, he was an avid ATV rider and was survived by his wife of 36 years, Roberta Lea (Hysell) Boyd, and his mother, Virginia Ann "Jenny" (Pancake) Boyd Corns. The last point of contact with Ricky was on May 10, 2020, and as days turned into weeks, the silence from him became increasingly alarming, marking the beginning of a painful and lengthy period of uncertainty for his loved ones. A month later, a grim discovery was made in another state. On June 7, 2020, a human skull was found in the driveway of a private residence in Whitehouse, Kentucky. The homeowner believed that his dog had brought the remains onto the property. This discovery launched a complex investigation as law enforcement officials worked diligently to identify the individual. The process of identification would prove to be a long and arduous journey, leaving a family in agonizing limbo, unaware that this finding was connected to their missing loved one from Ohio. For nearly two years, the identity of the remains found in Kentucky was a mystery, a silent testament to a life cut short. In May of 2022, a significant breakthrough was finally made in the case. Forensic analysis confirmed the identity of the remains as Ricky Dane Boyd. The news brought a devastating conclusion to his family's search, confirming their worst fears. His passing was officially announced, leading to an outpouring of grief from his community. The case of Ricky Dane Boyd is a tragic story that began with a man's sudden disappearance from his Ohio home. The subsequent discovery of his partial remains in Kentucky, followed by a lengthy two-year-long identification process, ultimately revealed a heartbreaking end. Investigators have treated his death as a suspected homicide, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances that led to his death.
May 01, 2020
South Point
Ohio
South Point
South Point Police Departmen
740-377-4011
05/11/2026
