Ronald Dean La Valley, known as Ronnie, was 20 when he went missing from Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, California, on January 7, 1988. Roommates were the last to see him and later reported him missing. He is described as 5 feet 8 inches, 160 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, a scar on his right cheek and a pierced left ear.

The case remains unsolved and active. Ronald’s father has said he suspects foul play. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department lists dental records and DNA on file and asks anyone with information to contact them.

Anyone who knew Ronald, lived in Boulder Creek in 1988, or has information about his movements or associates is asked to come forward.