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On August 28, 2021, 36-year-old Abdulkarim Mohamed Godah was last seen at his residence in the 300 block of Yoakum Parkway in Alexandria, Virginia. He has not been heard from since. Alexandria Police are investigating his disappearance.

Godah is described as a Black male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 to 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair, and is known to wear eyeglasses. His nickname is Abdul.

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Abdulkarim

Mohamed Godah

36

36

5'10 inches

140 lbs

Black

Male

In the late summer of 2021, a sense of unease settled over a family in Alexandria, Virginia, when 36-year-old Abdulkarim Mohamed Godah, known affectionately as Abdul, vanished without a trace. On August 28, 2021, he was last seen at his residence in the 300 block of Yoakum Parkway. From that day forward, a profound silence replaced his presence, leaving his loved ones to grapple with the uncertainty of his whereabouts. Abdulkarim, a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, stood at 5'10" and weighed around 140 pounds. He was known to wear eyeglasses. The ordinary day he disappeared gave no indication of the lasting mystery that would follow. The circumstances surrounding Abdulkarim's disappearance are shrouded in ambiguity, with very few details available to the public. He was at his home, a place of comfort and familiarity, and then he was gone. There were no immediate signs of foul play or any clear indication as to why he would leave without a word to anyone. The lack of information created a challenging environment for both his family and the investigators assigned to his case. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, with no communication from Abdulkarim, deepening the concern and desperation of those who cared for him. The investigation into Abdulkarim Mohamed Godah's disappearance has been a quiet one, with little progress reported publicly. The Alexandria Police Department and the Virginia State Police are the agencies handling his case. Despite their efforts, the trail has seemingly gone cold. The absence of concrete leads has left a community searching for answers and a family holding onto hope for his safe return. The case remains a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain of not knowing the fate of a loved one. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, leaving a void in the lives of his family and friends and a lingering question for the community.

Aug 28, 2021

Alexandria

Virginia

Alexandria

Alexandria Police Departmen

703-746-4444

06/15/2026