The person at the center of this case
Inmate at Guadalajara prison (1991 murder victim - identity not specified)
Violent Crime · Open
184 days waiting
GLEN STEWART GODWIN
Justice for Inmate at Guadalajara prison (1991 murder victim - identity not specified) — 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 after nearly four decades of evasion across Central and South America?
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clue
Lead #2Is Godwin still actively involved in narcotics distribution networks in Mexico or Central America?
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contact
Lead #3Who are known associates or contacts that Godwin may be using to evade capture?
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 1991 after allegedly killing a fellow inmate. He is believed to be fluent in Spanish and actively evading capture across Central and South America, Mexico, and potentially other regions. Despite decades of investigation, his current whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities continue seeking information from the public.
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evidence
Lead #4What evidence exists regarding the 1991 inmate murder in Guadalajara prison?
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person
Lead #5Has Godwin assumed a false identity or established a new life under an alias?
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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 while serving a lengthy sentence for murder
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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
Alleged inmate murder
Godwin allegedly murdered a fellow inmate at Guadalajara prison
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1991-09
Escape from Guadalajara prison
Godwin escaped from Guadalajara prison approximately five months after the alleged murder
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case