The Jimmy Ryce Center
On September 11, 1995, 9-year-old Jimmy Ryce was abducted, raped and murdered at the hands of a sexual predator on his way home from school.
For three months, his parents led a massive search. Little Jimmy was “everyone’s son.” On December 9, 1995 Juan Carlos Chavez was arrested. The entire community mourned. Jimmy’s funeral on December 30, 1995 was befitting a head of state.
Our Bloodhounds
The Jimmy Ryce Center provides AKC bloodhounds free to law enforcement to find abducted and lost children.
Quick Links
Bloodhounds in the News
The latest news from around the country regarding law enforcement agencies working with bloodhounds.
Teach your Kids
Valuable tips parents can teach their kids so they’re prepared for dangerous situations.
Application for Bloodhounds
If you’re agency is interested in a bloodhound for missing person cases, please fill out this application.
Donate to The Jimmy Ryce Center
Your donation will help us buy more bloodhounds for law enforcement around the country.
