Missing Since: 2018-06-28 Location: None, Louisiana
Goodwin was last seen in the 5700 block of Topsy Bell Road in Ragley, Louisiana on June 28, 2018. He has never been heard from again. After his disappearance, some of his personal belongings, including his wallet, debit card and driver’s license, were found in a shed the 9200 block of 190 Highway East. Police did not realize he was missing until November of that year, when they were investigating a reported theft and learned from Goodwin’s family that they hadn’t heard from him. In 2019, a person contacted Goodwin’s family on social media and claimed Goodwin had been beaten to death by two acquaintances. The person gave the names of four people who had either witnessed the crime or been part of it. This information has not been verified. Goodwin is an Army veteran. His case remains unsolved. Investigating Agency Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office 337-821-2106 Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office 337-463-3281 Source Information Louisiana Repository for Unidentified & Missing People Facebook Page for William Ryan Goodwin KPLC TV Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office NamUs Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated June 28, 2021; casefile added.