Fred Wilbur McDowell, 54, was last heard from in early summer 1987. He sent a letter from a motel in Des Moines in northeastern New Mexico; the envelope was postmarked June 3, 1987. After family received that letter, McDowell — described as a white man between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 140 to 160 pounds with brown hair — was never seen or heard from again.

There is no public information about a vehicle, his travel plans, or why he was in Des Moines. The Union County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation, which has been hampered by the lack of witnesses and few leads, leaving the case cold.

Anyone who knew Fred, saw him in northeastern New Mexico in 1987, or has information about his travels is asked to come forward. Which details about his last known movements might still be out there?