The person at the center of this case
Gregory Goldstein
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2012
Missing Person: Gregory Goldstein
Justice for Gregory Goldstein — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1What was the content and context of the breakup text sent to his girlfriend on August 24, 2012?
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witness
Lead #2Has anyone reported seeing Gregory in Santa Cruz or nearby areas after August 24, 2012?
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person
Lead #3What was Gregory's mental and emotional state leading up to his disappearance?
Gregory Goldstein, a 56-year-old man, disappeared from Santa Cruz, California on August 24, 2012, after sending a breakup text to his girlfriend and vanishing without a trace. Despite a police investigation launched by the Santa Cruz Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and no significant leads have emerged in over a decade. Anyone with information about Gregory's disappearance or current location is urged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any financial, legal, or personal problems that might have motivated him to leave voluntarily?
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NamUs case MP131746. Missing person: Gregory Goldstein.
Last known contact: 2012-08-24 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Missing person sent breakup text to girlfriend and has not been seen or heard from since.
Demographics: 56 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 150 lbs, hair: Bald, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Santa Cruz Police Department | 12S-07656 | 2012-08-31.
Timeline of Events
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2012-08-24
Last Contact
Gregory Goldstein sent a breakup text to his girlfriend and has not been seen or heard from since.
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2012-08-31
Investigation Opened
Santa Cruz Police Department opened case MP131746 and began investigating the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 2012
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 2012
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous