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Herbert Poxton Gordon

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Herbert Poxton Gordon

Case
#3959
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 13, 2026
Danville Police Department
Missing Person ยท Open
4 years waiting ยท since 2022

Missing Person: Herbert Poxton Gordon

Justice for Herbert Poxton Gordon โ€” the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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contact
Lead #1

What was the content and context of the final text message sent on May 19, 2022?

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person
Lead #2

Who was the friend Mr. Gordon may have been staying with, and have they been interviewed?

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timeline
Lead #3

Has there been any activity on his phone, bank accounts, or social media since May 19, 2022?

Herbert Poxton Gordon, a 36-year-old man, was last heard from on May 19, 2022, via text message in Danville, Virginia, where he may have been staying with a friend. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have not been publicly detailed. Anyone with information about Mr. Gordon's location or activities since May 2022 is urged to contact the Danville Police Department.

Case
#3959
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 13, 2026
Danville Police Department

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More leads to consider

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witness
Lead #4

Have acquaintances or associates reported any unusual behavior or concerns in the days leading up to his disappearance?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP140806. Missing person: Herbert Poxton Gordon.

Last known contact: 2022-05-19 in Danville, Pittsylvania, VA. Circumstances: Family last heard from Mr.

Gordon by text message on May 19, 2022. He may have been staying with a friend.

Demographics: 36 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Danville Police Department | 22003843 | 2022-05-19.

Timeline of Events

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2022-05-19

Last Contact

Family last heard from Herbert Poxton Gordon by text message on May 19, 2022. He may have been staying with a friend in Danville, Virginia.

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Case Information

Incident:May 19, 2022
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 19, 2022
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4347996510
You can remain anonymous