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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP93467) and 7 other sources
On a fall day in Kansas City, Kansas, the life of Ronald Lee Howey took a turn into the unknown. It was October 30, 2021, when the 36-year-old man was last seen. In a manner that would spark immediate and lasting concern, Ronald departed from his residence on foot. He left behind all the essential items that tether a person to their daily life: his cell phone, his car, and his identification. Since that moment, a profound silence has followed, as there has been no communication from him, nor have there been any credible sightings. His departure without these personal effects created a deeply troubling puzzle for his loved ones and the authorities.

Ronald is described as a Caucasian male, standing five feet seven inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His appearance is distinguished by several noticeable tattoos, which his family hopes might help in his identification. He has stars tattooed on both of his shoulders, with the star on the right shoulder accentuated by flames rising from the top. Additionally, he has a green letter 'R' tattooed on his calf and the name 'Angelina' written in large letters on his left hip. These permanent marks on his body tell a small part of his story, yet the narrative of his disappearance remains an unwritten chapter, filled with uncertainty and concern for his welfare.

The Kansas City Police Department is handling the investigation into Ronald's disappearance, a case that remains open and active. The circumstances surrounding the day he went missing are sparse, leaving a void of information that has been difficult for both investigators and his family to navigate. The abrupt nature of his departure, combined with the complete absence of any subsequent contact, presents a distressing situation. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence; a man in his mid-thirties has vanished, leaving a family to hope and wait for answers, grappling with the painful ambiguity of not knowing what happened to him after he walked away from his home.

Last Seen: Oct 30, 2021

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP102197 • Found Jan 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away
TimingFound 15 months 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.