Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr., 37, of Huntsville, Alabama, was last seen and last heard from on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Family members say he spent time with his son that evening, dropped him off in Huntsville around 8 p.m., and spoke with a relative about 10 p.m. Surveillance later showed him entering a liquor store on University Drive with two women shortly before 10:30 p.m. and leaving with them; police said he did not appear distressed on the footage.

The next morning his black 2021 Hyundai Palisade, Alabama plate 47AUW1E, was found abandoned on Interstate 40 in Tennessee. Investigators searched the vehicle with Tennessee authorities and Huntsville detectives and initially reported no signs that he had been forcibly removed from the vehicle. Cell phone movement placed his phone heading south from Memphis on December 21.

On February 7, 2025, investigators announced new evidence had turned the case into an active abduction investigation. Police identified the women seen with Ronald, traced them to an apartment, and said multiple people were involved; arrest warrants were issued for five named individuals. The family has continued to appeal for information and a reward was announced for tips. If anyone knew Ronald, saw him on December 15, 2024, or has information about his movements after leaving the liquor store, please come forward.