Published on January 16, 2025

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) continues to investigate the case of Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr., who has been missing for over a month since his disappearance was first reported.

The 37-year-old was last heard from on Dec. 15. Dumas' car was found on I-40 in Camden, Tennessee on Dec. 16. He was placed on the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Missing Persons List as a missing adult on Dec. 23.

Given the limited information available at the time of his disappearance, HPD has concentrated its efforts on identifying Dumas' last known location and gathering details about his background. The investigation is gaining momentum, but it remains possible that resolving this case will take significant time.

36 affidavits have been filed to obtain information related to Dumas' background. Of these, 24 affidavits have returned with some degree of information. While some of the responses provided useful leads, others required us to file additional affidavits.

The vehicle impounded on Dec. 16 has undergone three separate searches. The initial search was conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The second search was completed by HPD investigators in conjunction with TBI and the third search was conducted by HPD Crime Scene Investigators in the Crime Scene Lab. None of these examinations revealed evidence to suggest that Dumas was forcibly removed from the vehicle.

As the investigation continues, HPD has no reason or evidence to suggest that Dumas is in danger or has been abducted at this time. Here's what we now know in relation to the timeline on Dumas' disappearance previously shared on Dec. 20:

• On Dec. 15 just before 10:30 p.m., Dumas was seen on security camera footage entering a liquor store on University Drive accompanied by two women. He was later seen leaving the store with them and he did not appear to be under any distress.

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been consulted to help confirm cell phone location data. The most recent information indicates Dumas' phone was tracked heading south from Memphis, Tennessee on Dec. 21.

Anyone with information on Dumas' whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Stephen Gibbs at 256-427-5448. To provide an anonymous tip, call 256-532-7463 or submit information to Huntsville Area Crimestoppers at 53-CRIME.