The person at the center of this case
Inmate at Guadalajara prison (1991)
Violent Crime · Open
58 days waiting
GLEN STEWART GODWIN
Justice for Inmate at 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 has Godwin been hiding for over 30 years across Central and South America?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence connects Godwin to the 1991 inmate murder in Guadalajara?
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contact
Lead #3Who are known associates or family members that may be harboring Godwin?
Glen Stewart Godwin escaped from Folsom State Prison in California in 1987 while serving time for murder, then fled to Mexico where he was arrested for drug trafficking and imprisoned in Guadalajara. In April 1991, he allegedly murdered a fellow inmate and escaped again, and has remained at large for over three decades. Authorities believe he is fluent in Spanish and may be hiding throughout Central and South America while involved in narcotics distribution, making him a significant flight risk and danger to the public.
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clue
Lead #4What narcotics distribution networks is Godwin involved with in Mexico and Central America?
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person
Lead #5Has Godwin assumed a false identity or alias while evading capture?
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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 sentence for murder
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1987
Arrested in Puerto Vallarta
Godwin was arrested for drug trafficking in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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1987
Imprisoned in Guadalajara
After conviction for drug trafficking, Godwin was sent to prison in Guadalajara
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1991-04
Alleged inmate murder
Godwin allegedly murdered a fellow inmate in Guadalajara prison
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1991-09
Second escape
Godwin escaped from Guadalajara prison approximately five months after the alleged murder
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1987
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case