Ronald Taylor Missing Person Case

On October 1, 1983, 20-year-old Ronald Taylor went missing from his residence in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black/African American male, standing at 5'8" and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are limited, with official records stating only that he disappeared from his home.

The Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit is the investigating agency in Taylor's case, which is documented under agency case number 231807763. The case was officially reported on March 17, 2023, and a NamUs case, #MP154431, was created on January 22, 2026. Despite the passage of several decades, his case remains open.

In an effort to identify him should he be found, DNA samples have been provided by several family members. Complete DNA profiles from his daughter, sister, and a maternal half-sister have been submitted to the California Department of Justice Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory and uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System. As of early 2026, Ronald Taylor would be 62 years old.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 1983

Missing Person / NamUs #MP154431