On the morning of July 2, 1987, 64-year-old Faris William Gore, known to some as Bud, left his home in Atchison, Kansas, and was never heard from again. He was last seen at approximately 7:30 a.m. driving his silver 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit with a diesel engine. Reports from that day indicate he was traveling east on Highway 59. At the time he left his residence, it was noted that he was in a state of extreme emotional distress.
His departure was considered highly out of character, as he had never left without notice before. Concern grew when it was discovered that he had not withdrawn any money from his bank account following his disappearance.
Faris Gore was a white male, standing at an imposing six feet three inches and weighing around 170 pounds. He had graying brown hair with graying sideburns and brown eyes, and he wore prescription eyeglasses with brown frames. On the day he vanished, he was dressed in a shirt and overalls. His vehicle, the silver Volkswagen Rabbit, was as distinct as his appearance, yet neither he nor his car has ever been located. The lack of any trace of Gore or his vehicle has been a perplexing and enduring mystery for law enforcement and his loved ones.
The investigation into Faris Gore's disappearance, involving both the Atchison Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, has yielded few answers over the decades. The initial belief by police was that he might be somewhere in the St. Joseph-Atchison areas, but this lead, like others, did not lead to his discovery. The case is classified as an endangered missing person, a reflection of the deep concern stemming from his uncharacteristic behavior and distressed state when he was last seen. The complete absence of evidence—no financial transactions, no vehicle, and no personal sightings—has left a void of information, making it one of the region's most baffling and sorrowful cold cases.Last Seen: Jul 2, 1987
