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Gordon Vessels Missing Person Case

Last seen in Manzano, New Mexico on Mar 17, 1993

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Gordon

Vessels

72

39

6'0 - 6'1 inches

175 lbs

White

Male

Mar 17, 1993

Manzano

New Mexico

Manzano

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department

06/20/2026

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In the quiet landscape of Manzano, New Mexico, the life of Gordon Vessels, a talented 39-year-old musician, took an unforeseen and alarming turn in the early spring of 1993. Known for his skills as the lead guitarist for the band Blues Kings and his participation in several other local music groups, Vessels was a familiar face in the community. He shared a home south of Tijeras with his girlfriend of eight years. The days leading up to his disappearance were marked by a personal disagreement, as ...
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Last Seen: Mar 17, 1993

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  • Gordon Vessels - The Charley Project
  • NM - Gordon B. Vessells, 39, Bernalillo County, 14 March 1993

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