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Unknown inmate murdered in Guadalajara prison, 1991
Violent Crime · Open
230 days waiting
GLEN STEWART GODWIN
Justice for Unknown inmate murdered in Guadalajara prison, 1991 — 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 #1Where is Glen Stewart Godwin currently hiding? Is he still active in drug trafficking networks?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence connects Godwin to the 1991 inmate murder in Guadalajara?
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location
Lead #3Has Godwin been sighted in Central or South America since his 1991 escape?
Glen Stewart Godwin escaped from Folsom State Prison in California in 1987 while serving a murder sentence, and later escaped again from a Guadalajara prison in 1991 after allegedly murdering a fellow inmate. He is believed to be fluent in Spanish and actively involved in drug trafficking throughout Central and South America. The FBI seeks information on his current whereabouts, with a $20,000 reward offered for his capture.
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contact
Lead #4Who are Godwin's known associates in the drug trafficking community that could provide leads?
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clue
Lead #5Does Godwin maintain contact with anyone from his time in California or Mexican prisons?
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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 murder sentence
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1987
Arrest in Puerto Vallarta
Godwin was arrested for drug trafficking in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and subsequently convicted
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1991-04
Murder and escape from Guadalajara prison
Godwin allegedly murdered a fellow inmate and escaped from Guadalajara prison approximately five months later
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case