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Albert Vigneau Missing Person Case

Last seen in Warwick, Rhode Island on Oct 30, 1980

Victim Details

Apr 12, 2016

Jun 27, 2022

Albert

Vigneau

76

30

74 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 30, 1980

Warwick

Rhode Island

Kent County

18241

Warwick Police Department

Warwick

Rhode Island

Kent County

02886

99 Veterans Memorial Drive, Rhode Island

4014684200

Local

Law Enforcement

14-1104-0F

Apr 13, 2016

Warwick Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33321) and 6 other sources
Albert Vigneau, a 30-year-old man from Warwick, Rhode Island, disappeared on October 30, 1980, alongside his associate Gregory Georgantis. The two men were last seen while conducting business related to precious metals, reportedly set to purchase $5,000 worth of gold and silver in Johnston, Rhode Island. Their disappearance is widely believed to be linked to organized crime, as both men were thought to be victims of a mob-related homicide. Authorities suspect that their deaths were meant to send a warning to a businessman named Ken Knowles, who had become involved in a competitive feud within the precious metals industry.

The circumstances of their disappearance suggest foul play. The day after they went missing, Vigneau’s car was discovered near T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, with its doors unlocked and valuables left in plain sight. Law enforcement officials have long suspected the involvement of local organized crime groups, particularly as there were other similar disappearances during that period, all tied to criminal enterprises. Despite investigations, neither Vigneau nor Georgantis has been found, and the case remains unsolved to this day.

The disappearance of Vigneau continues to raise questions about the reach of organized crime in Rhode Island during the 1980s. With few new developments and no arrests, his case remains a tragic mystery, with law enforcement and his family still seeking closure after more than four decades.
Last Seen: Oct 30, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • 5535DMRI - Albert C Vigneau - Doe Network
  • Albert Vigneau - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • The Missing Page 2 – Savagewatch – Unsolved Crime
  • Gregory Georgantis | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Disappearance of Albert C. Vigneau and Gregory O. Georgantis

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Medford, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP16439
    John Doe — Medford, Massachusetts
    UP16439 • Found Jul 25, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Methuen, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14202
    John Doe — Methuen, Massachusetts
    UP14202 • Found Oct 28, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14758
    John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
    UP14758 • Found May 31, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Weight 91%200 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7457
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP7457 • Found Apr 29, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%148 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8093
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP8093 • Found Dec 11, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%140 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9217
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP9217 • Found Jun 6, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%151 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Haverhill, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15794
    John Doe — Haverhill, Massachusetts
    UP15794 • Found Jun 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–62 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 36 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'2"
    Weight 0%297 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15888
    John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts
    UP15888 • Found Mar 12, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 98%156 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Lunenburg, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14702
    John Doe — Lunenburg, Massachusetts
    UP14702 • Found Jul 7, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 80%140 lb vs 175 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP123277
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP123277 • Found Jun 18, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%152 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 88%147 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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