The person at the center of this case
Bruce Corey Elwell
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987
Missing Person: Bruce Corey Elwell
Justice for Bruce Corey Elwell — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why was there a one-year delay between Bruce's disappearance in May 1987 and his report to police in 1988? What triggered the missing person report?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Bruce on May 25, 1987, and what were the circumstances of that encounter?
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clue
Lead #3What specific circumstances led to his disappearance? The case file indicates circumstances are unknown—were there any suspicious activities or associates?
Bruce Corey Elwell, a 24-year-old male, was last seen on May 25, 1987, in York, Maine, though he was not reported missing until 1988. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, leaving significant gaps in understanding what happened. With nearly four decades having passed, investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Bruce or have knowledge of his whereabouts.
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contact
Lead #4Anyone with information about Bruce's whereabouts or activities in May 1987 should contact the York County Sheriff's Office.
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP93510. Missing person: Bruce Corey Elwell.
Last known contact: 1987-05-25 in York, York, ME. Circumstances: Last seen on 05/25/1987 and reported missing to PD in 1988.
Circumstances unknown at this time. Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 135 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: York County Sheriff's Office | 88-69774.
Timeline of Events
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1987-05-25
Last Seen
Bruce Corey Elwell was last seen in York, Maine.
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1988
Reported Missing
Bruce was reported missing to York Police Department in 1988, approximately one year after last being seen.
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 1987
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 1987
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2073241113
You can remain anonymous