Skeletal remains found near Roaring River are missing Oklahoma man
November 20, 2019
Charlea Estes-Jones
The skeletal remains of a person found outside of Roaring River State Park over the weekend have been identified as a man who went missing in January. The remains are that of Wyandotte, Okla., man Ritchie Vaughn Ellis, 27.
According to a press release by the Barry County Sheriff's Department, deer hunters found skeletal remains and clothing about a mile off of Forest Road 1150, which is southwest of Roaring River State Park.
The last time Ellis was seen alive was on January 21. Ellis was reported missing on January 26, 2019, after his car was found on Missouri State Highway 112, southwest of Roaring River State Park.
The Barry County Sheriff's Office confirmed there were several extensive searches of the area near where the car was found, but Ellis' body was never located. Eventually, the searches were called off until more information was provided.
When searches began in January, the Barry County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Park Rangers, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, as well as various fire department personnel and search teams from Oklahoma, were involved with no success.
The press release confirms there was no foul play involved in Ellis' death, and his family was notified of the discovery of his remains.
As of Monday, November 18, arrangements were being made to release the remains to Ellis' family.
Charlea Estes-Jones
The skeletal remains of a person found outside of Roaring River State Park over the weekend have been identified as a man who went missing in January. The remains are that of Wyandotte, Okla., man Ritchie Vaughn Ellis, 27.
According to a press release by the Barry County Sheriff's Department, deer hunters found skeletal remains and clothing about a mile off of Forest Road 1150, which is southwest of Roaring River State Park.
The last time Ellis was seen alive was on January 21. Ellis was reported missing on January 26, 2019, after his car was found on Missouri State Highway 112, southwest of Roaring River State Park.
The Barry County Sheriff's Office confirmed there were several extensive searches of the area near where the car was found, but Ellis' body was never located. Eventually, the searches were called off until more information was provided.
When searches began in January, the Barry County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Park Rangers, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, as well as various fire department personnel and search teams from Oklahoma, were involved with no success.
The press release confirms there was no foul play involved in Ellis' death, and his family was notified of the discovery of his remains.
As of Monday, November 18, arrangements were being made to release the remains to Ellis' family.
