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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32518) and 6 other sources
In the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a profound sense of uncertainty surrounds the disappearance of Gordon Defois Reid. On February 4, 2015, the then 61-year-old man was last seen in the vicinity of the 100 block of Motor Road. At the time he went missing, Reid was living in a van that he kept at this location. He was known to have black, balding hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. His physical description also includes scars on both of his wrists, as well as on his right elbow and right knee. The circumstances leading up to the last time he was seen remain unclear, and there were no specific details available regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

As days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, the lack of any communication from Gordon Reid grew increasingly concerning for those who knew him. The Winston-Salem Police Department launched an investigation into his disappearance, with the case being officially reported on March 12, 2015. Nearly two months after he was last seen, law enforcement intensified their efforts by canvassing the area around Motor Road, hoping to uncover any new information that could lead to his whereabouts. Despite the extensive search and the passage of time, no significant leads have emerged, leaving his case unresolved.

The investigation into what happened to Gordon Reid has been met with a frustrating lack of information, and very few details about his case have been made available to the public. His case is one of many that the Winston-Salem Police Department handles annually, yet the absence of answers continues to be a source of quiet sorrow. The overview of this case is one of an unfortunate and perplexing mystery, where a man has seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind more questions than answers and a community still waiting for a resolution.

Last Seen: Feb 4, 2015

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible
John Doe — Greensboro, North Carolina
UP152553 • Found Nov 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.