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Herman Etcitty
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Herman Etcitty
Justice for Herman Etcitty — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Herman call his sister-in-law and leave a message without a return number? Was this behavior unusual for him?
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Lead #2What was Herman's mental and emotional state at the time of his disappearance? Were there any known stressors or concerns?
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Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing Herman in the Gallup area or surrounding regions since January 1, 1985?
Herman Etcitty, a 39-year-old American Indian male, disappeared in Gallup, New Mexico on January 1, 1985, after calling his sister-in-law at work and leaving a message without a return number. He has not been seen or heard from by family members in over four decades, leaving his whereabouts and circumstances entirely unknown. The case remains open with the Navajo Nation Police Department, and anyone with information about Herman's disappearance is urged to contact investigators.
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Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District
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NamUs case MP56009. Missing person: Herman Etcitty.
Last known contact: 1985-01-01 in Gallup, McKinley, NM. Circumstances: Herman called his sister-in-law at work and left a message for her.
He did not leave a returned telephone number. He has not been seen since then nor has he contacted family members.
Demographics: 39 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: Wears prescription eye glasses. Investigating agency: Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District | 01-18-031041 | 2018-09-19.
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1985-01-01
Last Contact
Herman called his sister-in-law at work and left a message without providing a return telephone number. He has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1985
Last Updated:June 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1985
Last Updated:June 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9288716983
You can remain anonymous