Well Rick...I have to dissagree with you on this one. If the Widow Bates had reported Ronnie's known destination in her missing person's report,he most likely would have been found sooner. The car most certainly would have been found by the search and rescue team. The omission is highly suspicious. It also appears to be intentional.
Perhaps if Rick and Katrina are interested in locating the owners of abandoned cars in the area,they can help us out here in the Village.