Jesse Ellis Goodman, a 39-year-old white male from Fulton/Rockport, Texas, was reported missing after last being seen on **July 10, 2021** in Fulton, a community within Aransas County. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as approximately **6 ft 2 in tall**, weighing around **225 lb**, with sandy blond hair and blue eyes.
He was last known to be wearing a **black Nike tank top** featuring bright orange lettering, **blue jeans**, and either black or navy Adidas sneakers—possibly with a baseball cap.
Goodman was easily identifiable by distinctive physical characteristics: he had a **chipped left front tooth**, the **tip of his right pinky finger missing**, and several tattoos. These included three black crosses on his left upper arm, a “RIP Father” tattoo on his right forearm, and scripture from Corinthians on his left arm. He typically kept his head shaved.
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Local authorities—including the **Rockport Police Department** and **Aransas County Crime Stoppers**—worked with the **Texas Rangers** to locate Goodman. They issued public appeals offering an **anonymous reward of $2,500** for credible information. Tipsters were encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers through **P3Tips.com**, the Texas Rangers at 696‑6571, or the **Fulton Police Department at 729‑5533**.
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On **December 20, 2023**, human remains were discovered near the **Ivy Lane Pathway** in Rockport, roughly two blocks from where Goodman’s vehicle had been found about two years prior. A nearby couple found the remains around **8 a.m.**, prompting a response from the Aransas County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton PD, and Texas Rangers.
Sheriff Bill Mills stated that authorities believe the remains to be those of Jesse Goodman, citing two key linking factors: a tennis shoe matching the description of what Goodman was wearing when he disappeared, and the proximity to the location where his truck was previously located.
Though foul play has **not** been initially suspected, officials emphasized that **positive identification** and any conclusive findings await **formal autopsy results** from the medical examiner’s office.
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Friends and community members—many from Fulton Community Church and beyond—expressed both grief and relief upon learning the news. Close acquaintances remembered him as a **dedicated father**, **church volunteer**, and **local business owner**, noting his warmth, leadership, and influence on local youth sports and hurricane relief efforts. As one friend shared, “It’s hard. We’ve been crying all day… I find it reassuring to know he's been found.” Another noted his influence by saying, “He showed me a lot of things like work ethic… he showed me a little bit of how to be a father”.
---Last Seen: Jul 10, 2021
