TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) -- Tyler, Texas, has seen the disappearance of individuals across a wide span of ages, from as young as 3 years old to as old as 72. These cases, some dating back as far as 1979 and others as recent as 2024, represent a heartbreaking reality for families still searching for answers.
Each name on this list is more than just a statistic—they are loved ones who vanished without a trace. Below is a comprehensive list of the 21 missing people from Tyler, including their photos, ages, and the dates they were last seen.
Courtney Martin, Caucasian, Female
Courtney, was 34 years old when she was last seen on May 18, 2023, in Tyler, TX, near 110 and CR 42 by the Hideaway exit to Lindale. She was seen exiting a vehicle with a man. Courtney had a floral print backpack and spoke on the phone that day, asking for a ride. Courtney said she was walking, but she was not found. The date of last contact was May 16, 2023. Courtney would now be 36 years old and is 5’7 weighing 180 lbs.
Dian Godwin, Caucasian, Female
Mrs. Godwin, 72, was last seen walking away from her residence in Tyler, Texas on November 30, 2021. The date of last contact was November 30, 2021. Dian would now be 75 years old and is 5’4 weighing 110 lbs.
Marcus Rodriguez, Hispanic, Male
Marcus Daniel Rodriguez was last seen at a party at an acquaintance's apartment on December 24, 2021, at 2:30 a.m. Marcus was last seen wearing blue drawstring shorts, blue shirt with red, white, and blue Ralph Lauren Polo logo print on the front, white socks, black slides with red Ralph Lauren logo imprinted on top, a silver necklace with a silver and gold colored circle medallion. He was seen standing by his car in the parking lot of the apartment complex and is believed to have his wallet, but no other belongings. Marcus possibly left on foot or was picked up by an unknown person. The date of last contact was December 24, 2021. Marcus would now be 24 years old and is 5’4” - 5’6” weighing 130-150 lbs.
Harley Morris, Caucasian, Male
Harley was last seen at a club located on Grand St. in Tyler, Texas on January 21st, 2024, at 3:00 a.m. Harley left on foot or was picked up by an unknown person. The date of last contact was January 21, 2024. Harley would now be 30 years old and is 6’2 - 6’3 weighing 160-165 lbs.
Gustavo Valdovinos, Multiple, Male
Gustavo, was 30 years old when he was last seen on July 11, 2012, in Tyler, TX, he last seen at this address (home of maternal aunt) in a White Chev pickup (Z-71 or Silverado) with a W/M and two W/F's. The date of last contact was July 11, 2012. Gustavo would now be 42 years old and is 5’2 weighing 145-155 lbs.
Emery McCuin, Black, Male
Emery, was 54 years old when he was last seen on July 1, 2021, in Tyler, TX, Emery McCuin was with his sister and got upset with her. When she got out of the vehicle and went into a building, he got out of the car and walked away. He has not been seen since. He has done this in the past, but he returned after a couple of days. The date of last contact was July 1, 2021. Emery would now be 58 years old and is 6’1 weighing 190-210 lbs.
Melvin Haynes, Black, Male
Melvin, was 68 years old when he was last seen on November 2, 2023, in Tyler, TX. Melvin would now be 69 years old and is 6’4 weighing 180 lbs.
Alberto Arias-Nunez, Male, Hispanic
Alberto, was 37 years old when he was last seen on December 13, 2017. Alberto Arias of Cypress, Texas, was last heard traveling to Tyler, Texas. His vehicle was later found abandoned about 75 miles east of Tyler in the parking lot of David Beard's Catfish Village of Waskom. Alberto would now be 44 years old and is 5’7 weighing 152 lbs.
Kimberly Ann Marshall, Female, White / Caucasian
Kimberly, was 31 years old when she was last seen on March 17, 2017, in Tyler, TX. Marshall is last known to have spent one night at the Salvation Army and has not contacted family since.She would now be 39 years old and is 5’1 weighing 100-105 lbs.
Barbara A Stewart, Female, Black
Barbara, was 55 years old when she was last seen on May 3, 2014, in Tyler, TX. Barbara Stewart went missing from Smith County, Tyler, TX on May 3rd or May 4th of 2014. She would now be 65 years old and is 5’5 weighing 140-150 lbs.
Johnny William Franklin, Male, Black / African American
Johnny, was 53 years old when he was last seen on October 7, 2008, in Tyler, TX, Franklin's vehicle was found abandoned behind Liberty Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. Johnny would now be 69 years old and is 5’9-5’10 weighing 165-175 lbs.
Mark Randall Davis, Male, White / Caucasian
Mark, was 20 years old when he was last seen on January 14, 2007, in Tyler, TX. Mark Randall Davis left his parents' residence in the early morning some time after 3:00 a.m. of January 15, 2007. It is believed that Mark left on his father's 2005 Model Expedition Mountain Bike 26" frame 24 speed green and silver in color. There have been reported sightings of Mark, but no leads have led to his location. Mark would now be 38 years old and is 5’8 weighing 160 lbs.
Brandi Wells, Caucasian, Female
Brandi, was 23 years old when she was last seen on August 3, 2006, in Tyler, TX, She went to a night club in a neighboring town 45 minutes away and was last seen leaving the club alone after 12:30. She was not intoxicated. Her car was tagged the next morning by law enforcement officials along the side of I-20 with her purse still in it. It was reported to local police then found out she was last seen in neighboring town. report was filed in Longview that Sunday. Brandi would now be 42 years old and is 4'11-5'0 weighing 154-130 lbs.
Damon Billiot, Caucasian, Male
Damon, was 31 years old when he was last seen on March 15, 1996, in Tyler, Texas. Damon was last seen at his residence in the vicinity of the 2300 block of Pleasant in Tyler, Texas. Foul play is suspected. Damon would now be 60 years old and is 5’8 weighing 175 lbs.
Megan Garner, Caucasian, Female
Megan, was 3 years old when she was last seen on March 27, 1991, in Tyler, Texas. She was last seen at the playground near her home at approximately 11:00 a.m. Megan was last seen wearing a long-sleeved pink, blue, and green striped shirt, pink corduroy pants, blue socks and white and blue Reebok sneakers. She has shadows under her eyes. Megan would now be 37 years old.
Cassandra Williams, Black, Female
Cassandra, was 27 years old when she was last seen on October 11, 1990, in Tyler, Texas. Cassandra was found to be missing one day when her mother came home from work on October 11, 1990. Mrs. Cole stated that the only thing that Cassandra had taken with her was her purse. She left behind her young children and no contact was ever made from that point on. Cassandra would now be 61 years old.
Clinton Heins, Caucasian, Male
Clinton, was 31 years old when he was last seen on January 18, 1990, in Tyler, Texas. Clinton Heins was last seen on January 18, 1990 by his wife around 11:00 p.m. at their residence located at 2013 McDonald Road in Tyler. He may have traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma or Texarkana, Texas. Clinton Heins surname is sometimes spelled "Heines." He would now be 66 years old.
Glenda Moorehead, Caucasian, Female
Glenda, was 43 years old when she was last seen on March 18, 1988, in Tyler, Texas, between 10:30pm and 11:30pm on March 18, 1988, outside of "Proud Mary's", a club in the vicinity of the 3400 block of US Hwy 69 N. in Tyler, TX. Her blue, four door, 1975 Chevrolet with a white top was later located with her purse, ID, coat, and billfold on the front seat, the keys in the ignition, at the same location where she had been last seen. The headlights were left on and the driver's side window was rolled down about two inches. A trail of blood and one of Moorehead's shoes was found but there was no other evidence leading to her. Foul play is suspected. In 1999 she was declared legally dead.
Barre Monigold, Caucasian, Male
Barre was 23 years old when she was last seen on June 17, 2023, in Tyler, TX, Monigold was last seen at 3900 Old Bullard in the parking lot. Monigold went to the parking lot to turn his dome light off in his vehicle at 0100 and hasn't been seen since.
Christine Byrd, Black, Female
Christine, was 42 years old when she was last seen on May 22, 1992, in Tyler, TX, Christine would now be 76 years old and is 5’3 - 5’9 weighing 160 lbs.
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