The person at the center of this case
Herman J Caldwell
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Herman J Caldwell
Justice for Herman J Caldwell — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Black Pontiac Grand Prix with South Carolina tag GOK 105 has never been recovered—locating this vehicle could be crucial to understanding what happened.
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timeline
Lead #2Why was Caldwell traveling to Charleston, and did he have any planned stops or meetings between Columbia and his destination?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Caldwell or his vehicle on the route between Columbia and Charleston on March 1, 1982?
Herman J Caldwell, a 32-year-old Black male, disappeared in March 1982 while traveling from Columbia to Charleston, South Carolina in his black Pontiac Grand Prix. He was last seen by his mother on March 1, 1982, and neither he nor his vehicle have been located in over four decades. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking any information about his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance.
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More leads to consider
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clue
Lead #4Caldwell was wearing a blue flowered shirt and black pants with jewelry—has anyone reported seeing a man matching this description in the Charleston area?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP29623. Missing person: Herman J Caldwell.
Last known contact: 1982-03-01 in Columbia, Richland, SC. Circumstances: Last seen by his mother in March, 1982 and was in route to Charleston, SC.
There is no updated information on neither Caldwell or his vehicle. Vehicle was a Pontiac Grand Prix, black over silver tag number is S.C.
GOK 105. Demographics: 32 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue Flowered Shirt, Black Pants, jewelry; Footwear: Black Shoes; Jewelry: Yes but unknown.
Investigating agency: Richland County Sheriff's Department | 0604816512 | 1982-03-03.
Timeline of Events
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1982-03-01
Last Seen by Mother
Herman J Caldwell was last seen by his mother in Columbia, South Carolina. He was en route to Charleston, SC.
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1982-03-03
Case Reported
Richland County Sheriff's Department initiated investigation into the missing person case.
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026