Ronald Scott Grey Disappeared in the Selway‑Bitterroot Wilderness
When Ronald Scott Grey vanished, he wasn’t your average hunter. He was a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a Vietnam War serviceman, and a former Massachusetts State Police Captain. If anyone knew how to survive in the backcountry, it was him.
Ronald went missing in the Selway‑Bitterroot area of the Nez Perce National Forest sometime after September 23rd, 2008. He had been on an extended elk‑hunting trip with friends. When the group wrapped up, Ronald decided to stay behind for a few extra days. He agreed to meet them at Otter Butte on September 26th.
He never arrived.
The last confirmed sighting of Ronald was on September 23rd, near Mirror Lake Ridge.
The Disappearance
Ronald was 62 years old, 5'10", and around 200 lbs—a capable outdoorsman with decades of experience. Despite this, none of his equipment has ever been recovered.
Rumours circulated that he radioed a friend about a knee injury, but no official report confirms this.
He had set up camp near Mirror Lake Ridge and was expected to hike to Otter Butte for the rendezvous. When he failed to show, the Idaho County Sheriff’s Department launched a major search effort:
- Black Hawk helicopters
- Hillcrest Aviation
- Idaho Army National Guard
- Sheriff’s Posse volunteers on foot, horseback, and ATVs
The search lasted five days. Nothing was found.
Ronald Scott Grey remains missing.
Vanished.us Says
Let’s look at the geography.
When you map Ronald’s last known location and the area where he was supposed to meet his friends, something jumps out immediately:
It’s the same region where Connie Johnson and Terrence Woods vanished.
Both disappeared around October 5th, 2008—just over a week after Ronald.
Coincidence? Maybe. But it’s a hell of a cluster.
The areas marked are approximate—because, frankly, officials have not been forthcoming about Ronald’s exact locations. But here’s what stands out:
- The red area aligns with where Connie Johnson vanished.
- The small blue area is where Ronald was believed to be hunting.
- The large blue area is where he was supposed to meet his friends.
- Just south of Elk City, Terrence Woods vanished the same day Connie did.
Three disappearances. Same region. Same timeframe.
WEIRD.
During the writing of this case, evidence surfaced suggesting Ronald may have used a walkie‑talkie to contact a friend. There were also hints that he had a hunting partner, which complicates the narrative.
If you knew Ron, or have firsthand information, please email site at vanished.us. We include all credible information.
Updates
09/23 — From John A. Cunningham
John contacted us with new information:
Ron had been frequenting a cave in the days prior to his disappearance. He called it “Indian Ridge,” located near his outfitter’s base camp (possibly around 12,000 feet). His hunting partner observed him carrying extra provisions to this cave.
Thanks John!. - A cave. Extra supplies. A remote ridge.
This is interesting—especially considering the mines near where the film crew members disappeared in the same region. The parallels are hard to ignore.
If Ronald were injured and took shelter in that cave, he may have been unable to get out. Or something else may have happened there.
If you have additional information about Ronald Scott Grey’s disappearance, please contact us. Every detail matters.