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Gregory Goldstein
Missing Person · Open
14 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, and did she attempt to contact him after receiving it?
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person
Lead #2Were there any known associates, friends, or family members in the Santa Cruz area who may have had contact with Goldstein around the time of his disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #3Has any physical evidence, financial activity, or digital footprint emerged in the 14 years since 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 over a decade of investigation by the Santa Cruz Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and no significant leads have emerged. Anyone with information about Goldstein's disappearance is urged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department, as this case remains active and unsolved.
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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
Case Reported
Santa Cruz Police Department opened investigation case MP131746 / 12S-07656.
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 2012
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 2012
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous