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Ronald Washington Missing Person Case

Last seen in Reidsville, North Carolina on Oct 1, 2019

Victim Details

Jun 9, 2026

Jun 11, 2026

Ronald

Washington

51

44

76 inches

77 inches

280 lbs

300 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 1, 2019

Reidsville

North Carolina

Rockingham County

27320

No

195808

Reidsville Police Department

Reidsville

North Carolina

Rockingham County

27320

Payton Lingle

Lieutenant

220 West Morehead Street, North Carolina

3363491010

Local

Law Enforcement

2020-000333

Jan 22, 2020

Reidsville Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 26, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159370) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2019, 44-year-old Ronald Deon Washington, a Black male also known to some as "Big Ron," was last seen in Reidsville, North Carolina. The exact date of his last contact was October 1, 2019. Standing between 6 feet 4 inches and 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing between 280 and 300 pounds, Washington was a physically imposing figure with black hair and brown eyes. Concern for his well-being grew in the months that followed his disappearance, though the circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts remain unclear to the public. The official report of his disappearance would not be filed for some time, creating a significant gap in the timeline of the investigation into what happened to him.

A crucial and puzzling aspect of Ronald Washington's case is the more than three-month delay between when he was last seen in October 2019 and when he was officially reported missing to the Reidsville Police Department on January 22, 2020. This significant lapse in time has presented considerable challenges for investigators attempting to piece together a clear sequence of events leading up to his disappearance. The reasons for this delay in reporting have not been publicly disclosed, leaving questions about what transpired during those initial weeks and months unanswered. The Reidsville Police Department, assigned agency case number 2020-000333, opened an investigation into his disappearance, seeking any information that could shed light on his activities and interactions in late 2019.

The investigation into the disappearance of Ronald Deon Washington is ongoing. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has also been listed as an involved agency, indicating the seriousness with which law enforcement is treating the case. To date, there has been no public information released regarding any specific leads, persons of interest, or the discovery of any evidence that might explain his sudden vanishing. The circumstances of his disappearance are still described as unclear, and authorities continue to appeal to the public for any information that might help resolve the case and provide answers to his family and community. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished, with the mystery deepened by the delayed reporting of his absence, leaving a void of information that investigators are still working to fill.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 2019

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  • Ronald Washington, also known as “Big Ron,” age 44, of Reidsville ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP159370

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Martinsville, Virginia - unidentified case UP76413
    John Doe — Martinsville, Virginia
    UP76413 • Found Dec 5, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 6'4"–6'5"
    Weight 100%307 lb vs 280–300 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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