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Eugene Ray Elder Jr., a 59-year-old man, was last seen in Akron, Ohio on April 10, 2020. He was seen by his landlord at his residence in the 400 block of Treeside Drive. Elder has not been seen or heard from since that day, and there is little information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance.

At the time of his disappearance, Elder was described as a white male, standing at 5'6" and weighing 130 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. He has distinctive tattoos, in ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 10, 2020

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Eugene

Ray Elder Jr.

59

59

5'6 inches

130 lbs

White

Male

In the spring of 2020, concern grew for the well-being of Male Eugene Ray Elder Jr., a 59-year-old man from Akron, Ohio. His landlord was the last known person to have seen him at his residence on Treeside Drive on April 10, 2020. From that day forward, a troubling silence descended, and he has not been heard from since. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to the public or law enforcement to piece together his last known movements or state of mind. At the time he went missing, Mr. Elder was described as a white male with gray hair and blue eyes, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds. He has distinct tattoos that serve as identifying markers: a skull and dragon on his right arm and a wizard on his left arm. Despite these details, the trail has grown cold, leaving his loved ones and community with lingering questions and a painful absence. The lack of new information has made the search and investigation incredibly challenging. The disappearance of Male Eugene Ray Elder Jr. is a case marked by a significant lack of leads and information. He vanished from his home, and the subsequent investigation by the Akron Police Department has yet to uncover the critical information needed to resolve his case. The passage of time without any contact has only deepened the mystery and the anguish for those who knew him. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions and the enduring hope for a resolution.

Apr 10, 2020

Akron

Ohio

Akron

Akron Police Departmen

330-375-2311

05/09/2026