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Louis Holloway

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Louis Holloway

Case
#3790
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 13, 2026
Gainesville Police Department
Missing Person · Open
42 years waiting · since 1984

Missing Person: Louis Holloway

Justice for Louis Holloway — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why did Holloway not return to his cottage after work on February 9, 1984?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any coworkers or witnesses at Sunland Center who saw Holloway that day or noticed anything unusual?

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clue
Lead #3

What were the circumstances of his disappearance—did he leave voluntarily or was foul play involved?

Louis Holloway, a 30-year-old white male, disappeared on February 9, 1984, in Gainesville, Florida, after failing to return to his cottage from his job at Sunland Center. Despite decades of investigation by the Gainesville Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have never been fully resolved. Anyone with information about Louis Holloway's disappearance is urged to contact the Gainesville Police Department, as this case remains open and unsolved.

Case
#3790
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 13, 2026
Gainesville Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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evidence
Lead #4

Have any remains or personal effects belonging to Holloway ever been discovered in the Gainesville area?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP40163. Missing person: Louis Holloway.

Last known contact: 1984-02-09 in Gainesville, Alachua, FL. Circumstances: Holloway was last seen on February 9, 1984 and did not return to his cottage after his job at the Sunland Center (now Tacachale Center).

Demographics: 30 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 155 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Gainesville Police Department | 84-2246.

Timeline of Events

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1984-02-09

Last Known Contact

Louis Holloway was last seen on February 9, 1984, and did not return to his cottage after his job at Sunland Center.

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Case Information

Incident:February 9, 1984
Last Updated:August 19, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 9, 1984
Last Updated:August 19, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 3523937710
You can remain anonymous