Ronald Carroll McDonald (February 25, 1926 – August 7, 2011) was a convicted child rapist known for playing Santa Claus for over 25 years before confessing to his crimes.
McDonald had been a prominent figure in Lake Forest Park, Washington as a year-round Santa, who volunteered his time at least six days a week to working with children, including those in the Seattle area hospitals.
When it was revealed that McDonald had been abusing children, the news gained international attention.