The person at the center of this case
William M. Garlick (age 27) and John Joyce
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: William M. Garlick
Justice for William M. Garlick (age 27) and John Joyce — 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 #1Why was the 1980 Corvette's ignition torn apart and interior damaged? Was this an attempted theft or a sign of struggle?
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timeline
Lead #2What happened between the departure from Worcester on 9/13 and the vehicle discovery at Bangor Mall on 9/14? The route is approximately 150 miles.
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evidence
Lead #3Garlick's wallet was left on the seat—why would he leave it behind if he exited the vehicle voluntarily?
William M. Garlick and John Joyce disappeared on September 13, 1982, while traveling from Worcester, Massachusetts to Albion, Maine to collect a $22,000 debt in a black 1980 Corvette. The vehicle was discovered abandoned at Bangor Mall in Maine the next day with signs of forced entry and Garlick's wallet left behind, but neither man has been found. The case remains unsolved after over 40 years, and investigators seek information about what happened to the two men between Worcester and Bangor.
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More leads to consider
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clue
Lead #4The $22,000 debt collection was the stated purpose of the trip. Could this have involved dangerous individuals or a setup?
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person
Lead #5What was the relationship between William Garlick and John Joyce, and did they have any known associates in Maine?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP19727. Missing person: William M.
Garlick. Last known contact: 1982-09-13 in Worcester, Worcester, MA.
Circumstances: William Garlick and John Joyce (NamUs MP 19728) left Worcester, MA on 9/13/1982 enroute to Albion, Maine to collect a $22,000 debt. They were operating a black 1980 Corvette with Massachusetts registration 512-EVZ.
The corvette was found in the parking lot of the Bangor Mall in Bangor, Maine on 9/14/1982. The ignition was torn apart, as well as the interior of the vehicle.
A man's wallet, belonging to Garlick, was found on the seat of the vehicle. John Joyce and William Garlick have not been seen since.
Demographics: 27 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Tan corduroy pants, Wine leather jacket. Investigating agency: Maine State Police - Troop E | LC-82-04999.
Timeline of Events
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1982-09-13
Last known contact
William Garlick and John Joyce left Worcester, MA en route to Albion, Maine to collect a $22,000 debt in a black 1980 Corvette (Massachusetts registration 512-EVZ)
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1982-09-14
Vehicle discovered
The black 1980 Corvette was found in the parking lot of Bangor Mall in Bangor, Maine with ignition torn apart, interior damaged, and Garlick's wallet on the seat
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Case Information
Incident:September 13, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 13, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2079733700
You can remain anonymous