The person at the center of this case
Richard Edward Goodwin
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Richard Edward Goodwin
Justice for Richard Edward Goodwin — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Who owned or was operating the champagne-colored vehicle with dark tinted windows that Richard was seen entering?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone else witness Richard entering the vehicle or observe the vehicle in the area?
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suspect
Lead #3Was the vehicle ever located or identified by investigators?
Richard Edward Goodwin, a 45-year-old Nevada Department of Corrections employee, disappeared from his Henderson home on October 23, 2008, under suspicious circumstances. His wife reported seeing him enter an unfamiliar champagne-colored vehicle with dark tinted windows, and he left without any personal belongings. Despite the suspicious nature of his disappearance and ongoing investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than 15 years.
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clue
Lead #4Why would Richard leave his home without any belongings if the departure was voluntary?
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NamUs case MP5302. Missing person: Richard Edward Goodwin.
Last known contact: 2008-10-23 in Henderson, Clark, NV. Circumstances: Richard was last seen at his residence in the vicinity of the 2000 block of Trossachs St.
in Henderson. He was employed for many years with the "Nevada Department of Corrections" but had the day off on the date of his disappearance.
His wife told Investigators she saw him getting into a newer model champagne colored vehicle with dark tinted windows that she did not recognize. It is not believed he took any belonging's with him and disappearance considered suspicious: Investigative Case # 08-21929 (Missing October 23,2008 From Henderson, NV.
If seen please call Henderson, NV. Police Department.(702-267-4750) Demographics: 45 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 190 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: none; Clothing: last was seen wearing Khaki shirt, blue shorts, white tennis shoes; Eyewear: none; Footwear: last seen wearing white tennis shoes; Jewelry: none.
Investigating agency: Henderson Police Department | 08-21929.
Timeline of Events
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2008-10-23
Last Seen at Residence
Richard Edward Goodwin was last seen at his residence in the 2000 block of Trossachs Street in Henderson. His wife observed him getting into a newer model champagne-colored vehicle with dark tinted windows that she did not recognize. He was not working that day and left without taking any belongings.
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2008
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2008
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7022675000
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