Tony Ray Choate, 25, disappeared from Bonnieville, Kentucky, on September 14, 1993. He was last seen about noon leaving his father-in-law’s home on a distinctive pink four-wheeler and was expected to meet his child’s school bus but never arrived. His grandparents reported him missing three days later. He was wearing cut-off blue jean shorts and a wedding band.

Choate is described as a white male, brown hair, blue eyes, between 6 feet 0 inches and 6 feet 2 inches tall, and 160–180 pounds. He had multiple tattoos on his chest and both arms and scars on both arms, his right hand, right elbow, and upper lip. Investigators noted he had a history of leaving town for long periods, sometimes to Florida or California, but family say he always returned before—this time he did not.

The case shifted from a missing person inquiry to a suspected homicide after the Kentucky State Police received information suggesting he was murdered; authorities also suspected he may have been involved in criminal activity around the time he vanished. Extensive searches, including digging up concrete and checking nearby caves, have not located a body. The investigation remains active and Tony’s family continues to seek answers. If anyone knew Tony, saw him on September 14, 1993, or has information about the pink four-wheeler, please come forward.