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 air conditioning on, and keys inside on a desk? This suggests an unexpected interruption.
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location
Lead #2What happened between Goodman's apartment and his planned departure to Miami? Did he leave voluntarily or was he taken?
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clue
Lead #3His clothes, golf clubs, and bicycle were packed in the car—was anything missing that might indicate where he went?
Curtis Lawrence Goodman, a 31-year-old white male, disappeared on July 15, 1989, in Gainesville, Florida, while preparing to travel to Miami to visit his parents. His packed car was found at his home with the engine running, lights on, and keys left inside on a desk, suggesting an abrupt departure. Despite decades of investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact the Gainesville Police Department.
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witness
Lead #4What did the neighbors who last saw him observe about his demeanor or any visitors that day?
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Source Narrative
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 by Neighbors
Curtis Goodman was last seen by neighbors on July 15, 1989, 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 Gainesville residence with engine running, lights on, air conditioning on, and keys on a desk inside.
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1989
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 15, 1989
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523937710
You can remain anonymous