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Prison inmate (1991 Guadalajara incident)
Violent Crime · Open
48 days waiting
GLEN STEWART GODWIN
Justice for Prison inmate (1991 Guadalajara incident) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Godwin's current location and identity aliases? Is he still active in narcotics distribution networks?
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person
Lead #2Who are known associates or contacts in Central America, South America, and Mexico who may be harboring or assisting him?
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evidence
Lead #3What documentation or financial records exist showing his movements and activities since the 1991 escape?
Glen Stewart Godwin escaped from Folsom State Prison in California in 1987 while serving time for murder, and later escaped again from a Guadalajara prison in Mexico in 1991 after allegedly killing a fellow inmate. He is believed to be fluent in Spanish and actively evading capture across Central America, South America, and Mexico while potentially involved in drug trafficking. The FBI seeks information on his current whereabouts and activities, with a $20,000 reward for tips leading to his capture.
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contact
Lead #4Has anyone encountered a Spanish-fluent fugitive matching Godwin's description in recent years?
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clue
Lead #5What connections exist between the 1991 inmate murder and Godwin's subsequent escape—was it planned or opportunistic?
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Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Confinement - Murder, Escape Caution: Glen Stewart Godwin is being sought for his 1987 escape from Folsom State Prison in California, where he was serving a lengthy sentence for murder. Later in 1987, Godwin was arrested for drug trafficking in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
After being convicted, he was sent to a prison in Guadalajara. In April of 1991, Godwin allegedly murdered a fellow inmate and then escaped five months later.
Remarks: Godwin is fluent in Spanish and may be traveling throughout Central and South America, and Mexico. He is thought to use illegal drugs and be involved in narcotics distribution.
Timeline of Events
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1987
Escape from Folsom State Prison
Glen Stewart Godwin escaped from Folsom State Prison in California where he was serving a sentence for murder.
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1987
Arrested in Puerto Vallarta
Godwin was arrested for drug trafficking in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and subsequently convicted.
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1991-04
Inmate murdered in Guadalajara
Godwin allegedly murdered a fellow inmate while imprisoned in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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1991-09
Escape from Guadalajara Prison
Godwin escaped from the Guadalajara prison approximately five months after the inmate murder.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case