Norman Palmer Missing Person Case

Norman Glasborrow Palmer, a 71-year-old man from Redlands, California, was reported missing on June 15, 1989. His last known whereabouts were in the Redlands area, but what immediately concerned authorities was the discovery that same day of his vehicle—abandoned in Lytle Creek—suggesting an abrupt and possibly distressing end to his routine.

Regarded as an "at-risk missing adult," Palmer’s disappearance triggered considerable concern due to both his age and the unusual circumstances surrounding the vanishing of his car. The vehicle's location, in a remote canyon area, led investigators to treat the case with seriousness. Despite these alarm signals, no further traces—no sightings or confirmed leads—have surfaced in the intervening decades.

The case is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under MP142410. That file documents his demographic profile, the timeline and flags him as a missing person without a resolution to date.

Over 35 years have passed, and Palmer’s disappearance remains unsolved. His family and local law enforcement continue to regard it as a cold but unresolved case, with his abandoned car in Lytle Creek marking the last tangible clue.

No confirmed sightings, forensic breakthroughs, or conclusive findings have been publicly released. The lack of subsequent information reinforces the case’s status as an enduring mystery. Authorities continue to list him in official databases, urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward and aid in piecing together what happened to Mr. Palmer.

If you believe you might have information relevant to Norman Glasborrow Palmer’s disappearance, you are encouraged to contact the Redlands Police Department or the California Department of Justice’s missing persons hotline.

Last Seen: Jun 15, 1989