The person at the center of this case
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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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1Why did Herman call his sister-in-law and leave a message without a callback number? What was the content or tone of that message?
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witness
Lead #2Who was present with Herman on January 1, 1985, or saw him that day in Gallup?
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clue
Lead #3Did Herman have any plans to travel, or was his disappearance sudden and unexpected?
Herman Etcitty, a 39-year-old Navajo man, went missing in Gallup, New Mexico on January 1, 1985, after calling his sister-in-law at work and leaving a message without a callback number. He has not been seen or heard from by family members in over four decades, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The Navajo Nation Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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#2369
Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District
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Lead #4Has anyone matching Herman's description been reported in other locations since 1985?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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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 contacted family members since this date.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1985
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1985
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9288716983
You can remain anonymous