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Richard Goodwin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Henderson, Nevada on Oct 23, 2008

Victim Details

Mar 5, 2010

May 8, 2019

Richard

Goodwin

63

45

70 inches

71 inches

190 lbs

205 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 23, 2008

Henderson

Nevada

Clark County

89044

8240

Henderson Police Department

Henderson

Nevada

Clark County

89015

223 Lead Street, Nevada

7022675000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofhenderson.com/police/home

Case # 08-21929

Oct 23, 2008

Henderson Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Green

Green

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5302) and 6 other sources
Richard Edward Goodwin, a 45-year-old man known as Rich, disappeared from his home in Henderson, Nevada, under puzzling circumstances. A long-term employee with the Nevada Department of Corrections, he had the day off from work when he was last seen at his residence in the 2000 block of Trossachs Street. His wife reported seeing him get into the passenger side of a newer model, champagne-colored sedan with dark tinted windows, a vehicle she did not recognize. At the time, he was wearing a khaki shirt, blue shorts, and white tennis shoes. It is believed he did not take any of his personal belongings with him, which investigators have deemed suspicious.

Goodwin was described as a Caucasian male with graying, salt-and-pepper colored hair and green eyes that slanted somewhat downward at the outer corners. He stood between 5 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed between 190 and 205 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he had a well-trimmed mustache. He has very little body hair. His disappearance has left his family with many unanswered questions and a sense of unresolved loss.

The investigation into Richard Goodwin's disappearance has been ongoing, but significant leads have been scarce. The lack of personal effects taken from his home and his entry into an unknown vehicle have been key points of concern for law enforcement. The Henderson Police Department has been handling the case and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, his case remains an active and open investigation, a painful reality for a family still hoping for answers. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments continue to be a focal point for investigators, who consider his disappearance to be suspicious.
Last Seen: Oct 23, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Richard Edward Goodwin Jr.... - Missing Persons Cases Network
  • Richard Edward Goodwin Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Henderson man missing - Las Vegas Sun News
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • [XML] https://pacer.uscourts.gov/file-case/court-cmecf-lookup/data.xml
  • Richard Edward Goodwin - Nevada Missing Person Directory

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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 — Lake Mead National Recreation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12252
    John Doe — Lake Mead National Recreation, Arizona
    UP12252 • Found Dec 13, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190–205 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
    UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
    UP135976 • Found Nov 17, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP15980 • Found Jul 13, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP17836
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP17836 • Found Nov 7, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 190–205 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP11598
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP11598 • Found Aug 29, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 70%141 lb vs 190–205 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP52566 • Found Jul 19, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%205 lb vs 190–205 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Garnet, Nevada
    UP6733 • Found Nov 22, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 35–65 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Have you guys noticed the odd detail about the champagne-colored sedan in Richard Goodwin's case?... ...Read More
    11/16/2024
    Has anyone else dug into the details about the car Richard Goodwin supposedly got into the day he... ...Read More
    08/21/2023
    Has anyone looked into the connection between Richard Goodwin's job at the Nevada Department of... ...Read More
    08/09/2023

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