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Ronald Swinnock Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eureka, California on Jul 26, 2018

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Victim Details

Oct 18, 2023

Jan 9, 2024

Ronald

Swinnock

70

62

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 26, 2018

Eureka

California

Humboldt County

95501

No

130846

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

Eureka

California

Humboldt County

95501

Mike Fridley

Missing Person Investigator

826 4th Street, California

7074457251

County

Law Enforcement

https://humboldtgov.org/187/Sheriffs-Office

2018003690

Jul 26, 2018

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

3091

White

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 11, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP110110) and 1 other source
Ronald Lyn Swinnock, 62, was last seen on July 26, 2018, near Eureka, California. He was spotted walking along a logging road referred to as Ridge Road, approximately three miles from Elk River Road. Witnesses noted that Swinnock appeared disoriented, likely due to a medical condition. Despite an extensive search and rescue operation, no trace of him has been found. He was described as a white male, 5'8" tall, weighing around 150 pounds, and wearing grey wire-rimmed glasses, a multi-colored jacket, and blue pants at the time of his disappearance.

Swinnock was reported to have some struggles in life, and his family and friends were concerned for his well-being. Authorities continue to ask for the public’s help in finding him, but no significant leads have emerged since the initial search efforts. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
Last Seen: Jul 26, 2018

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  • Ronald Swinnock still missing - KIEM-TV | Redwood News

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 52%227 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 63%191 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon - unidentified case UP58583
    John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon
    UP58583 • Found Apr 26, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%214 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'8"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    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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