Ronald Douglass Missing Person Case

Ronald Allen Douglass, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on March 1, 1983, in Springfield, Missouri, though some sources list Texas as a possible location related to his disappearance. At the time of his disappearance, Douglass was traveling with a religious music group known as the Whitey Gleason Trio. According to reports, he was staying at a motel with the group when he vanished, leaving behind a note stating that he intended to travel on his own and would be in touch. Despite this note, Douglass has never been heard from again, and his case remains unsolved.

Douglass had several medical conditions, including brain damage from polio, meningitis, and encephalitis, which left him reliant on canes or a wheelchair for mobility. He was also blind in his left eye and had an enlarged head due to his health issues. His family, particularly his mother, worked with authorities across multiple states—Missouri, Texas, and Kansas—to search for him, but no substantial leads have emerged.

The case remains open and unsolved, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, his family continues to seek answers regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 1983

Ronald Allen Douglass - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP9088

142DMMO - Ronald Allen Douglass - Doe Network

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails

Ronald Allen Douglass (1943-unknown) - Find a Grave Memorial

Ron Douglass | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom