Search Continues for Missing Alabama Realtor

New leads emerge in the investigation into the disappearance of Ronald Dumas Jr. over a year ago.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:52pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and damaged cell phone screen, lit by a harsh flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigation into Ronald Dumas Jr.'s disappearance.As the search for Ronald Dumas Jr. continues, investigators comb through new evidence uncovered in Memphis, hoping to uncover clues about his mysterious disappearance.Huntsville Today

It's been more than 450 days since realtor and father of three Ronald Dumas Jr. was last seen in Huntsville, Alabama in December 2024. Police have named five suspects in his kidnapping, and the investigation has now turned to Memphis, Tennessee where a recent search by authorities has uncovered new evidence, though the nature of the findings has not been confirmed.

Why it matters

Dumas' disappearance has gripped the local community, with his family and friends refusing to give up the search. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving missing persons cases, especially when the trail goes cold. Any new developments could provide crucial leads and bring the Dumas family closer to finding out what happened to their loved one.

The details

According to police, Dumas was last seen on December 15, 2024 after going to the apartment of one of the suspects, Sabrina Rochelle Chambers. Authorities believe Dumas was kidnapped, and have issued warrants for five suspects: Chambers, Quintarius Shikelion White, Toure Laron McLaurin, Kierra Symone Clark, and Carissa Cash. Two of the suspects, Clark and White, have been arrested in Memphis, though White is fighting extradition back to Alabama. Last week, Memphis police and forensic investigators conducted a search at a wooded site in the city, though it's unclear if any human remains were found. Huntsville police say the investigation is ongoing, and they are working with federal agencies like the U.S. Marshals to follow up on all leads.

  • Dumas was last seen on December 15, 2024.
  • A missing persons report was filed on December 17, 2024.
  • Dumas was placed on the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Missing Persons List on December 23, 2024.
  • The missing adult alert was upgraded to a missing and endangered person alert on February 7, 2025.
  • Two suspects, Clark and White, were arrested in Memphis in April 2025.

The players

Ronald Dumas Jr.

A realtor and father of three who went missing in Huntsville, Alabama in December 2024.

Sabrina Rochelle Chambers

One of the five suspects named in the kidnapping investigation of Ronald Dumas Jr.

Quintarius Shikelion White

One of the five suspects named in the kidnapping investigation of Ronald Dumas Jr., who was arrested in Memphis but is fighting extradition to Alabama.

Kierra Symone Clark

One of the five suspects named in the kidnapping investigation of Ronald Dumas Jr., who was arrested in Memphis and extradited to Huntsville.

Troy Styles

The spokesman for the Dumas family.

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What they’re saying

“This feels different. Like I said, we've seen this happen quite a few times where we've had discoveries, and we kind of waited on more pending information, but this one feels like everything could be exactly what we're looking for.”

— Troy Styles, Dumas family spokesman

What’s next

Memphis Police have not confirmed the recovery of any human remains at the search site, but they say the investigation is ongoing. Authorities in both Huntsville and Memphis continue to work together to follow up on all leads in the case.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Ronald Dumas Jr. has left his family and community searching for answers for over a year. While new developments in Memphis offer some hope, the investigation remains challenging, highlighting the difficulties law enforcement faces in solving missing persons cases when the trail goes cold.