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Gerald Layne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Reno, Nevada on Jan 06, 1961

Victim Details

Created

Nov 12, 2019

Case Added

Mar 17, 2021

Firstname

Gerald

Lastname

Layne

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

67 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 06, 1961

City

Reno

State

Nevada

County

Washoe County

Tribal Land

Yes

Agency ID

66308

Agency Name

Reno Police Department

Agency City

Reno

Agency State

Nevada

Agency County

Washoe County

Agency Zip Code

89502

Agency Contact

Tazy Ciofalo

Contact Job Title

CSO II Missing Person Division

Agency Address

455 East 2nd Street, Nevada

Agency Phone

7753342175

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.renopd.com/

Agency Case #

19-25014

Agency Report Date

1961-01-06

Primary Agency

Reno Police Department

CaseContributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/12/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the winter of 1961, a 32-year-old casino manager named Gerald Eugene Layne vanished, leaving behind a life that was deeply enmeshed in the gambling world. On January 6th, Layne, who was the acting general manager of the Riverside Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada, told people he was heading to a high-stakes poker game in Placerville, California. He was well-prepared for the game, reportedly carrying a substantial sum of $15,000 in cash. In addition to the cash, he was wearing a brown suit, a w ...

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Last Seen: Jan 06, 1961

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Gerald Layne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Reno, Nevada on Jan 06, 1961

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