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Thomas Godwin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davie, Florida on Apr 24, 2009

Victim Details

Created

Feb 3, 2012

Case Added

Jan 27, 2023

First Name

Thomas

Last Name

Godwin

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

74 inches

Weight

170 lbs

Weight To

200 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Apr 24, 2009

City

Davie

State

Florida

County

Broward County

Zip Code

33325

Tribal Land

Agency ID

11325

Agency Name

Davie Police Department

Agency City

Town of Davie

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Broward County

Agency Zip Code

33324

Agency Contact

Adam Granit

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1230 South Nob Hill Road, Florida

Agency Phone

9546938200

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

09-34528

Agency Report Date

Jun 19, 2009

Primary Agency

Davie Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13819) and 3 other sources

Thomas Edmonds Godwin, a 53-year-old man from Davie, Florida, went missing on April 24, 2009. He was last seen leaving his home with his dog, Foxy, in his white 2000 Honda Accord. At the time of his disappearance, Godwin was dealing with significant personal challenges, including health issues related to thyroid cancer and the recent loss of his job after working nearly 30 years at a Winn-Dixie warehouse. His medication and phone were left behind, which raised concerns among his family and authorities.

Godwin lived alone and was described as a bit of a loner, though he maintained a close relationship with his six sisters. Following his disappearance, authorities discovered his home in disarray, with the sliding glass door open and spoiled food inside the refrigerator. His car, which was equipped with a LoJack tracking device, was later recovered in Miami-Dade County, but no significant clues were found. Despite searches and investigation, both Thomas and his dog remain missing.

Foul play is not suspected in his case, but due to his emotional state before disappearing, his family remains deeply concerned for his well-being. His case continues to be an open investigation, with the hope that more information might one day surface.
Last Seen: Apr 24, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Thomas Edmonds Godwin - The Charley Project

DAVIE RESIDENT'S VANISHING A MYSTERY - Sun Sentinel

A former U.S. Marine, Thomas Godwin vanishes - Wounded Times

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 — Boynton Beach, Florida

UP104173 • Found Jun 26, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 94%31 mi away, same state

TimingFound 13 years after last seen

Height 75%5'9"–6'5" vs 6'2"

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Thomas Godwin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davie, Florida on Apr 24, 2009

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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