Sister of missing man Ricky Nelms speaks about his case

MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF) – The sister of a Moulton man who went missing in Kansas in 1988 recently spoke out about her brother's ongoing case.

Ricky L. Nelms disappeared after moving to Wichita, Kansas, to work for a roofing company when he was just 20 years old.

Recently, Regina Davis, Nelms' sister, joined 48 Now to share memories of her brother's childhood, what she says happened to him, and urges anyone with information about him to come forward. manifest.

“My ultimate goal in the end is I just want my brother. I want my brother's body. I don't care what it takes to get it, I just want a body we can bury and put an end to all of this. I just want him to come home,” Davis said. “Do it in a fair and respectable manner and give him a proper burial.”

To anyone with information about Nelms' case, Davis has an answer.

“Just tell us where he is.” That's all we're asking,” she said. “Someone knows. The people of Alabama know what happened to him, why and where he is. But they won't tell because they don't want to be involved.

Authorities are offering a “substantial” reward for information about Nelms. Call the Butler County Sheriff's Office at (316) 322-8817 to share information.

Watch the full 48 Now interview with Regina Davis at the top of this page.

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