The person at the center of this case
Curtis Lawrence Goodman
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Curtis Lawrence Goodman
Justice for Curtis Lawrence Goodman — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Goodman's car left running with lights and AC on, and why were his keys found inside his apartment rather than with him?
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location
Lead #2What happened between his last sighting by neighbors and the discovery of his abandoned, running vehicle?
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clue
Lead #3Did anyone witness Goodman leaving his apartment or see anything unusual on July 15, 1989?
Curtis Lawrence Goodman, a 31-year-old white male, disappeared on July 15, 1989, in Gainesville, Florida, while preparing for a planned trip to Miami to visit his parents. His packed car was found at his home with the engine running, lights on, and air conditioning on, but Goodman was nowhere to be found—his car keys were discovered on a desk inside his apartment. Despite decades of investigation by the Gainesville Police Department, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened to him.
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person
Lead #4Why did Goodman not complete his planned trip to visit his parents in Miami, and did anyone attempt to contact him after he failed to arrive?
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NamUs case MP125532. Missing person: Curtis Lawrence Goodman.
Last known contact: 1989-07-15 in Gainesville, Alachua, FL. Circumstances: Curtis Goodman was last seen by neighbors on July 15, 1989.
Goodman was preparing to travel to Miami, Florida. He never arrived at his parent's Miami home as planned.
Police found his packed car still parked at his home with the lights and air conditioning left on inside. The keys to the car were found on a desk inside his apartment.
His clothes, golf clubs and bicycle were packed in his car. Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 140 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Unknown. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: Wears glasses..
Investigating agency: Gainesville Police Department | 89-13944.
Timeline of Events
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1989-07-15
Last Seen
Curtis Goodman was last seen by neighbors on July 15, 1989, at his apartment in Gainesville, preparing to travel to Miami.
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1989-07-15
Disappearance
Goodman never arrived at his parents' home in Miami as planned. His packed car was found at his residence with engine running, lights and air conditioning on, keys on desk inside apartment.
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1989
Last Updated:September 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1989
Last Updated:September 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523937710
You can remain anonymous