Glenn Gold Missing Person Case

On a spring day in Hawaii, Glenn Gold, a 46-year-old man, prepared for a day of solitude and fishing on the open water. He left his Honolulu home on April 2, 1998, with his 17-foot boat, the 'Kaimana', in tow. He was last seen heading out for what was anticipated to be a routine fishing trip, a common pastime in the island paradise he called home. Tragically, he would not return, leaving his family and friends to wonder what happened in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

The initial sign of trouble emerged the following day when Glenn's vehicle and boat trailer were discovered abandoned at the Waianae Boat Harbor. This discovery prompted immediate concern, as it was unlike him not to be in contact. The United States Coast Guard was quickly notified and launched an extensive and thorough search of the surrounding waters. Despite their diligent efforts, there was no sign of Glenn or his white and blue boat, the 'Kaimana'. Three days after he was last seen, on April 5, 1998, Glenn Gold was officially reported as a missing person to the Honolulu Police Department, marking the formal beginning of a long and heart-wrenching mystery.

The ensuing years have provided no definitive answers regarding the fate of Glenn Gold. The official narrative details his departure for a solo fishing trip and the subsequent discovery of his vehicle, but the trail goes cold from there. The vastness of the ocean, a source of joy and recreation for so many, became the scene of a disappearance that has left a void in the lives of those who knew him. The case remains an open investigation, a painful reminder of the day a man went out to enjoy the ocean's tranquility and never came back. The central questions of what transpired at sea, whether it was a tragic accident or something more, continue to be unanswered, leaving a lingering sense of uncertainty.
Last Seen: Apr 2, 1998

Missing Person / NamUs #MP158635