In the early morning hours of March 16, 2019, 38-year-old Raymond Gene Denault was seen for the last time in Oakville, Washington. He was walking south on Bank Road at Garrard Creek Road around 5 a.m. At the time of his disappearance, Raymond, a white male, stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed approximately 195 pounds. He had blue eyes and short brown hair, although his head was reportedly shaved bald with a goatee at the time he went missing.
Distinctive features that set Raymond apart include a missing index finger and thumb on his left hand. He also has several tattoos: a tribal band on his right arm, and a Tasmanian Devil along with the name 'Warren Bailey' on his left arm. When he was last seen, he was wearing a white t-shirt, white shorts, and tennis shoes.
Raymond, who often went by the nickname Ray, was reportedly upset over personal matters when he left his home on foot that morning and did not return. His family expressed concern that he had not been taking care of himself, noting that he appeared thin with sunken cheeks. His disappearance occurred just a few days after he had been released from prison, and his family stated that he had started using drugs again after his release. They indicated that it was uncharacteristic of him to leave without any warning. It was believed by his family that he might have traveled to the nearby areas of Lewis County or Thurston County.
The Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency for Raymond's case. Since his disappearance, there have been no confirmed sightings or any communication from him. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing remain unclear, leaving his family and community searching for answers. The case of Raymond Denault is an ongoing missing persons investigation, a story of a man who seemingly vanished after walking away from his home during a period of personal turmoil.Last Seen: Mar 16, 2019
