Curtis Lawrence Goodman, a 31-year-old graduate of the University of Florida, was last seen by his neighbors in Gainesville, Florida, on July 15, 1989. At the time of his disappearance, Goodman was preparing to travel to Miami, Florida, for abdominal surgery to treat a severe intestinal condition that caused him constant pain. He never arrived at his parents' home in Miami as planned. Goodman had previously worked as a stockbroker but was unable to continue due to his medical condition.
He would often take walks around his neighborhood and the nearby Oaks Mall to alleviate his pain.
When police investigated Goodman's apartment on Northwest 14th Avenue, they discovered the door unlocked. Inside, the lights and air conditioning were left on, and the keys to his car were found on a desk. His car was parked in the driveway and was packed with his clothing, bicycle, and golf clubs. Notably, his prescribed medication was left behind in the apartment. There were no immediate signs of foul play.
Investigators believe Goodman may have traveled to the Seattle, Washington area. Prior to his disappearance, he had written a check for over $500 in cash, an amount considered sufficient for a trip to Seattle. Goodman had previously lived in Seattle for about a year, three years before he went missing. Adding to this theory, his mother received a car license tag from Washington two months after he was last seen, which had been paid for in Bellevue, Washington. Although Goodman had a history of leaving home, he had always taken his car and informed his family of his whereabouts in the past. His case remains unsolved.Last Seen: Jul 15, 1989
