The person at the center of this case
William M. Garlick
Missing Person · Open
43 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: William M. Garlick
Justice for William M. Garlick — 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 and interior deliberately damaged? What does this suggest about the circumstances?
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suspect
Lead #2Who was the debtor in Albion, Maine that Garlick and Joyce were collecting from, and did they have motive or opportunity?
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timeline
Lead #3What occurred between Worcester and Bangor? Did the men reach Albion, or were they intercepted en route?
William M. Garlick, 27, and John Joyce left Worcester, Massachusetts on September 13, 1982, in a black 1980 Corvette to collect a $22,000 debt in Albion, Maine—but neither man has been seen since. Their vehicle was discovered the next day in a Bangor Mall parking lot with signs of forced entry and tampering, Garlick's wallet left behind. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek information about what happened during their journey or at their destination.
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evidence
Lead #4Garlick's wallet was left in the vehicle—why would it be abandoned if foul play occurred?
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witness
Lead #5Were there any witnesses at the Bangor Mall or along Route 95 who saw the Corvette or the men on September 13-14, 1982?
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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 depart Worcester, MA in black 1980 Corvette (MA registration 512-EVZ) enroute to Albion, Maine to collect $22,000 debt
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1982-09-14
Vehicle discovered
Black 1980 Corvette found in Bangor Mall parking lot 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:July 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 13, 1982
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2079733700
You can remain anonymous