Ronald Ramey Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

May 09, 2024

Ronald

Ramey

63

41

69 inches

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2002, a tragic event unfolded on the waters of Lake Aleknagik in the Dillingham Census Area of Alaska, leading to the disappearance of 41-year-old Ronald Mario Ramey. On December 31st, Ramey, along with two other men, embarked on a journey across the lake in a canoe. The frigid waters of the Alaskan lake proved to be treacherous as their canoe capsized, plunging all three men into the icy depths. While one of the men, Jim Caston, managed to make it to the shore and was subsequently treated at a local hospital and released, the fate of the other two was far more grim. None of the men were wearing life vests at the time of the incident. The hours and days that followed the capsizing of the canoe were filled with desperate search efforts by the Alaska State Troopers and other rescue personnel. Approximately 11 to 12 hours after the initial incident, the body of one of the men, Chris Cooper, was discovered on the shore, about 100 feet from the water. It is believed that he succumbed to hypothermia after reaching land. Despite the recovery of Cooper and the survival of Caston, Ronald Ramey remained missing. Numerous and extensive searches of Lake Aleknagik and the surrounding areas were conducted in the hopes of locating him, but all efforts proved to be unsuccessful, leaving his family and friends without answers. The disappearance of Ronald Ramey has left a lasting impact on the community, serving as a somber reminder of the unforgiving nature of the Alaskan wilderness. Over the years, his case has remained open, a cold case that has seen little to no new leads or developments. The Alaska State Troopers continue to list him as a missing person, and his details are registered in national missing persons databases. The circumstances surrounding the canoe trip, including the belief that alcohol may have been a contributing factor, add another layer of tragedy to the event. The overview of the case is one of a recreational outing that turned into a fight for survival against the elements, ultimately claiming one life and leaving another individual lost to the vast and icy landscape of Alaska, with his whereabouts remaining a mystery to this day.

Dec 31, 2002

Lake Aleknagik

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77768

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

020092306

2002-12-31

Alaska State Troopers

na

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

No

06/29/2026