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Terrell James Goldtooth
Justice for Terrell James Goldtooth — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was Terrell heading to Farmington, NM? Did he have connections or regular destinations there?
Can casino and Walmart staff confirm the sightings and provide details about when and what Terrell was doing?
As a known transient, does Terrell have established homeless encampments or shelters he frequents in the Farmington area?
Terrell James Goldtooth, a 37-year-old American Indian male, disappeared on February 16, 2023, from his parents' home on the Navajo Reservation in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, after mentioning he might travel to Farmington, New Mexico. He has been spotted at two locations in Farmington—Northern Edge Casino and a Walmart—but his current whereabouts remain unknown. As a transient without a cell phone, Terrell is difficult to locate, and investigators need additional sightings or information to determine his safety and location.
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Without a cell phone, how is Terrell communicating or obtaining resources? Has anyone provided him shelter or assistance?
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NamUs case MP142881. Missing person: Terrell James Goldtooth.
Last known contact: 2023-02-16 in Teec Nos Pos, Navajo, AZ. Circumstances: Terrell was last seen at his parents house on the Navajo Reservation in Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
Terrell told his parents he may head to Farmington NM and parents left the residence. When they returned home, Terrell was not home.
There have been possible sightings of Terrell at Northern Edge Casino 2752 Indian Service Rd 36, Farmington, NM 87401 and at Walmart at 4600 East Main Street, Farmington, NM 87401. Terrell is a known transient homeless and he does not have a cell phone.
Demographics: 37 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Farmington Police Department | 2025-10687 | 2025-02-16.
Terrell last seen at parents' house on Navajo Reservation in Teec Nos Pos, AZ. He mentioned possibly heading to Farmington, NM. Parents left residence and upon return, Terrell was not home.
Terrell reportedly seen at Northern Edge Casino (2752 Indian Service Rd 36, Farmington, NM) and Walmart (4600 East Main Street, Farmington, NM).
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.