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Ralph Nichols Missing Person Case

Last seen in Plainwell, Michigan on Jul 17, 1997

Victim Details

Sep 15, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Ralph

Nichols

47

18

75 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 17, 1997

Plainwell

Michigan

Allegan County

23502

Allegan County Sheriff's Office

Allegan

Michigan

Allegan County

49010

640 River St., Michigan

2696730500

County

Law Enforcement

8877-97

Allegan County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

09/21/2026


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In the summer of 1997, a young man named Ralph Edward Nichols vanished from his hometown of Plainwell, Michigan, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. At eighteen years old, Ralph was last seen on July 17, 1997. He was a tall, slender young man, standing at 6'3' and weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. When he disappeared, he was reportedly wearing blue jeans and a black and red t-shirt. A detail that paints a picture of the era, he was also carry ...
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Last Seen: Jul 17, 1997

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    Does anyone else find it strange that Ralph was carrying a Walkman when he disappeared? I know it wa... ...Read More
    11/27/2024
    Hey everyone, I recently came across Ralph Nichols’ case again and something struck me as odd that... ...Read More
    01/23/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Ralph might have left to pursue a music career or some k... ...Read More
    08/16/2023
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