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Thomas Goff Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Luis Obispo, California on Jan 18, 1989

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Victim Details

Created

Apr 2, 2024

Case Added

Apr 2, 2024

First Name

Thomas

Last Name

Goff

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 18, 1989

City

San Luis Obispo

State

California

County

San Luis Obispo County

Zip Code

93401

Tribal Land

Agency ID

140241

Agency Name

San Luis Obispo Police Department

Agency City

San Luis Obispo

Agency State

California

Agency County

San Luis Obispo County

Agency Zip Code

93401

Agency Contact

Sofia Marques

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1042 Walnut Street, California

Agency Phone

8057817317

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/police-department

Agency Case #

040817025

Agency Report Date

Jan 19, 1989

Primary Agency

San Luis Obispo Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP119276)

Thomas Goff, a 42-year-old man, went missing on January 18, 1989, in San Luis Obispo, California. Goff was last seen when he reportedly went for a walk, but the details of his disappearance remain vague. He is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Despite ongoing efforts to locate him, Goff has not been heard from since his disappearance, and his case remains open with local authorities. His family continues to seek answers about his fate, emphasizing the need for public awareness in missing person cases.
Last Seen: Jan 18, 1989

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

79%Possible

John Doe — Inglewood, California

UP3770 • Found Nov 2, 1992

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 45–53 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 63%160 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"

Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 90%Black vs Brown

79%Possible

John Doe — California

UP3859 • Found May 16, 1991

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Sex ✓Male

Age 95%Est. 45–51 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 63%161 mi away, same state

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"

Weight 98%144 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

79%Possible

John Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP3898 • Found Jul 19, 1990

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 63%161 mi away, same state

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"

Weight 100%143 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Shafter, California

UP61238 • Found Mar 11, 2006

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 81%80 mi away, same state

TimingFound 17 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'8"

Weight 32%180–210 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Fresno, California

UP15822 • Found Jan 8, 1990

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Sex ✓Male

Age 86%Est. 45–55 vs 42

Race 100%White

Location 73%112 mi away, same state

TimingFound 12 months after last seen

Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"

Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Burlingame, California

UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 58%184 mi away, same state

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"

Weight 100%142 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Bakersfield, California

UP61436 • Found Dec 13, 2001

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 77%93 mi away, same state

TimingFound 13 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'8"

Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 130 lb

76%Possible

John Doe — Arvin, California

UP60621 • Found Oct 4, 1991

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Sex ✓Male

Age 79%Est. 48–62 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 74%103 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'8"

Weight 100%120–130 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP3474 • Found Feb 26, 1997

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 42–55 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 63%161 mi away, same state

TimingFound 8 years after last seen

Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"

Weight 58%168 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Bell Gardens, California

UP3975 • Found Jun 2, 1989

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 42

Race 100%White

Location 61%169 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 months after last seen

Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"

Weight 100%133 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Thomas Goff Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Luis Obispo, California on Jan 18, 1989

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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