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 were the car keys left on a desk inside the apartment if Goodman was preparing to depart for Miami?
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location
Lead #2What circumstances led to the car being left running with lights and air conditioning on?
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witness
Lead #3What did the neighbors who last saw Goodman observe about his demeanor or any unusual activity that day?
Curtis Lawrence Goodman, a 31-year-old man, 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 keys left on a desk inside his apartment—suggesting an abrupt departure. Despite decades of investigation by the Gainesville Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact authorities.
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clue
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing Goodman or his vehicle on the route between Gainesville and Miami?
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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
Packed Car Found
Police discovered Goodman's packed car at his home with engine running, lights on, air conditioning on, and keys left on a desk inside his apartment. Clothes, golf clubs, and bicycle were packed in the vehicle.
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523937710
You can remain anonymous