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 Corvette's ignition and interior deliberately damaged? Does this indicate an attempted theft, struggle, or deliberate destruction of evidence?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the significance of Garlick's wallet being left on the seat? Was it overlooked by perpetrators or intentionally left behind?
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suspect
Lead #3Who knew about the $22,000 debt collection trip and its route? Could the debt itself or the debtor be connected to their disappearance?
William M. Garlick, 27, and John Joyce left Worcester, Massachusetts on September 13, 1982, driving a black 1980 Corvette to collect a $22,000 debt in Albion, Maine—but neither man has been seen since. Their vehicle was discovered abandoned and ransacked at Bangor Mall the next day, with Garlick's wallet left inside. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unexplained, and investigators have not determined whether they encountered foul play, fled, or met with another fate.
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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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timeline
Lead #4What happened between Worcester departure on 9/13 and the vehicle discovery on 9/14? How long was the car at Bangor Mall before being found?
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person
Lead #5What was John Joyce's relationship to William Garlick, and are there any leads on Joyce's whereabouts or circumstances?
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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) heading to Albion, Maine to collect $22,000 debt
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1982-09-14
Vehicle found abandoned
Black 1980 Corvette discovered in Bangor Mall parking lot with ignition torn apart, interior ransacked, and Garlick's wallet on the seat
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Case Information
Incident:September 13, 1982
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 13, 1982
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2079733700
You can remain anonymous