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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11809) and 10 other sources
Gerald Rabourn, 88 years old, was last seen in mid-October 2010 in San Diego, California. All contact with his family ceased around October 21, and his financial activity stopped as well. His family, who lived out of state, grew concerned and reported him missing after failing to reach him. Investigators discovered that Denise Michelle Goodwin, a caregiver hired to assist Rabourn’s wife during her hospice care, had been involved in suspicious activities surrounding his disappearance.

Following the death of Rabourn’s wife in September 2010, Goodwin began taking control of Rabourn's financial affairs. She stole nearly $600,000 from him and forged documents to sell his home and car. She misled his family for months, providing various explanations for his absence, including fabricating stories about a new marriage. Despite extensive searches, Rabourn's body has never been found.

Goodwin was eventually convicted of Rabourn’s murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2014. Though his body remains missing, investigators are confident that foul play was involved based on the overwhelming evidence against Goodwin.

Last Seen: Oct 19, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 88 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP65509
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP65509 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 63%Est. 70–80 vs 88 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

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