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Vincent Gorman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mesa, Arizona on Jan 10, 2004

Victim Details

Sep 8, 2010

Feb 21, 2024

Vincent

Gorman

54

32

65 inches

69 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

Jan 10, 2004

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

85201

No

9024

Mesa Police Department

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

85201

Toni Gonzales

Missing Persons Investigator

130 North Robson, Arizona

4806442211

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/police

20040240668

Mesa Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8132) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 2004, the life of a 32-year-old man named Vincent Gorman took an unforeseen and alarming turn. On the evening of January 10th, Vincent, a Native American man residing in Mesa, Arizona, made the decision to go out to a club. He left his home that night and was never seen or heard from again. In a detail that continues to baffle investigators and his loved ones, Vincent left behind his wallet, which contained his driver's license, as well as his cell phone. The absence of these essential items suggests he may not have intended to be gone for long, adding a layer of mystery to his sudden disappearance.

Vincent is described as having black hair and brown eyes. His physical appearance includes several distinct features that would make him easily recognizable. He has a droopy left eyelid and a harelip on the left side of his face. Additionally, he has prominent tattoos on his legs: the word 'Proud' is tattooed on his right calf, and the word 'Native' is on his left calf. At the time he went missing, his hair was styled short, slicked back, and shaved on the sides and back. When he left his residence, he was wearing a black leather jacket, a t-shirt of an unknown color, baggy blue jeans, and white K-Swiss athletic shoes.

The Mesa Police Department is handling the investigation into Vincent's disappearance, but very few details about the case have been made public over the years. The lack of information has left his family and community with unanswered questions and a sense of unresolved loss. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling; he left for a night out at an unknown club and simply vanished, leaving behind crucial personal belongings. This case remains an open and troubling mystery, a story of a man who walked out of his home one evening and into an unknown fate, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him.
Last Seen: Jan 10, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Vincent Gorman - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Vincent Gorman - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Scottsdale, Arizona - unidentified case UP77
    John Doe — Scottsdale, Arizona
    UP77 • Found May 20, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–34 vs 32 when missing
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'9"
    Weight 88%130 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP2009
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP2009 • Found Jul 20, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 32
    Race 100%Native American
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'9"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Coolidge, Arizona - unidentified case UP2019
    John Doe — Coolidge, Arizona
    UP2019 • Found Mar 4, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 32
    Race 100%Native American
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'9"
    Weight 67%201 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP11650
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
    UP11650 • Found May 14, 2013
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Native American
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen

    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)

    I've been thinking about why Mr. Gorman might have left his wallet and phone at home. I find it so... ...Read More
    02/16/2024
    Okay, so I've been thinking about this Mr. Gorman case and wanted to throw out an idea that others... ...Read More
    04/11/2023
    I've been following Mr. Gorman's case closely, and something about him leaving his wallet and phone... ...Read More
    03/08/2023

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