Missing
Thomas Edmonds Godwin
Godwin, approximately 2009; Godwin's Honda Accord; Godwin's dog, Foxy
Date and time person was reported missing : 05/06/2009
Missing location (approx) :
Davie, Florida
Missing classification : Endangered Missing
Gender : Male
Ethnicity :
White
DOB : 01/18/1956 (65)
Age at the time of disappearance: 53 years old
Height / Weight : 6'2, 200 pounds
Medical conditions : Godwin suffers from thyroid cancer, which previously required surgery. He requires daily doses of the medication Synthroid to maintain his metabolism, and he doesn't have his medicine with him.
Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos
: Caucasian male. Dark brown hair, blue/green eyes. Godwin's nickname is Tommy.
Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Godwin was last seen in Davie, Florida sometime between May 6 and May 11, 2009. He lived alone and the exact date of his disappearance is unknown. On May 11, he failed to keep an appointment with his employers.
Godwin had worked for a Winn-Dixie warehouse in Opa-Locka, Florida for almost 30 years, but he was fired just before his disappearance after a work-related accident. The meeting was to finalize the termination.
The police checked Godwin's residence in the Rexmere VillAge at the time of disappearance: apartment complex on June 19 and found the sliding glass door open and spoiled food in the refrigerator. Godwin had disappeared, along with his white four-door 2000 Honda Accord and his dog, a retriever/Dachshund mix named Foxy, but his medication and cellular phone were left behind.
He had a LoJack tracking device on his car, but when the police activated it they didn't discover any clues as to the whereabouts of Godwin or his vehicle. Photos of the Honda and Godwin's dog are posted with this case summary.
Prior to his disappearance, Godwin had seemed depressed over his health and work problems. He is unmarried, childless and described as a loner, but he was close to his six sisters and their children. Prior to working for Winn-Dixie, he served for seven years in the Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge. He hasn't used his bank accounts or credit cards since his disappearance.
Foul play is not suspected in Godwin's disappearance, but his family is concerned for his well-being. His case remains unsolved.
Other information and links : ncy
Davie Police Department
954-693-8200
September 2021 updates and sources
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Help Us Find Thomas Godwin
Davie Police Department
October 12, 2004. July 3, 2015; picture added.
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