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Austin Douglas Gamez
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Austin Douglas Gamez
Justice for Austin Douglas Gamez — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Designer brown wallet and belt buckle (Louis Vuitton or Gucci) - were these items recovered or seen after his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Who was present during the last family contact on December 25, 2017, and what was Austin's stated plans for that evening?
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clue
Lead #3Black North Face jacket and black True Religion jeans size 34 - has anyone reported seeing someone matching this description or these specific items?
Austin Douglas Gamez, a 27-year-old male, was last seen by family on December 25, 2017, at approximately 10:30 PM in Louisville, Kentucky. He was wearing a black North Face jacket or pullover and black True Religion jeans, and carried a designer brown wallet and belt buckle. Nearly nine years later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or have details about his whereabouts.
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Lead #4What was Austin's mental state, relationships, and circumstances in the days leading up to December 25, 2017?
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NamUs case MP42023. Missing person: Austin Douglas Gamez.
Last known contact: 2017-12-25 in Louisville, Jefferson, KY. Circumstances: Family last saw missing person 12/25/17 at about 1030 pm.
Demographics: 27 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Designer brown wallet and belt buckle, either Louis Vuitton or Gucci; Clothing: Possibly last seen wearing black North Face pull over or jacket; black True Religion jeans. Wears size 34 waist pants.; Footwear: size 10.5.
Investigating agency: Louisville Metro Police Department | 80-17-104905 | 2017-12-28.
Timeline of Events
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2017-12-25
22:30Last Seen by Family
Austin Douglas Gamez was last seen by family at approximately 10:30 PM in Louisville, Kentucky.
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2017-12-28
Case Reported to Police
Louisville Metro Police Department opened investigation case MP42023 on December 28, 2017.
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Case Information
Incident:December 25, 2017 at 10:30 PM
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 25, 2017 at 10:30 PM
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5025747111
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