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Ronald Hughes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Riviera Beach, Florida on Nov 2, 1985

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Victim Details

Apr 11, 2023

May 17, 2024

Ronald

Hughes

67

26

71 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 2, 1985

Riviera Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

No

124478

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

West Palm Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

33406

3228 Gun Club Road, Florida

5616883000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pbso.org

85-149501

Nov 25, 1985

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Sep 29, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102342) and 2 other sources
Ronald Lee Hughes, a 26-year-old man from Riviera Beach, Florida, was last seen on November 2, 1985. On the day of his disappearance, he was spotted in Fort Lauderdale, entering a truck with a man identified only as "Herman." Hughes' disappearance was later classified as suspicious by investigators, and little is known about the circumstances leading up to his vanishing.

At the time, Hughes was described as 5'11" tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Despite efforts by law enforcement, including the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, his case remains unsolved. Hughes' disappearance continues to be investigated, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.

The mysterious nature of Hughes' last known activities has left many questions unanswered, and his case remains open more than three decades later.
Last Seen: Nov 2, 1985

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  • 6039DMFL - Ronald Lee Hughes - Doe Network
  • Missing Persons | DPS – Criminal Identification (BCI) - Utah.gov

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1189
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1189 • Found Mar 30, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%126 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1217 • Found May 16, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Belle glade, Florida
    UP834 • Found Feb 10, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 22–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1229
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1229 • Found Apr 30, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 85%182 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
    UP832 • Found Oct 10, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5292
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5292 • Found May 23, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5752
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5752 • Found Apr 4, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 71%Est. 35–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%144 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP838
    John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
    UP838 • Found Dec 8, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen

    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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