Name: Gregory Downes Howells
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: June 17, 1997
Location Last Seen: Carmel Valley, California
Date of Birth: December 6, 1954
Age: 42 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: "Dick's Place" t-shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Howells was last seen on the Rancho Canada Golf Course in Carmel Valley, California on June 17, 1997.
Howells' tan Honda was found parked in the course's lot the morning after his disappearance. His wallet and identification were inside the vehicle, as was the manuscript of his latest play, Lazurus . He was a playwright and director. Howells' golf cart, iron and putter lay together near the 13th tee, of the course, not far from his driver with the sock cover removed.
Howells had been depressed prior to his disappearance.
Agency Name: Monterey County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: (831) 755-3722
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 7574-97
NamUs Case Number: 15165
NCIC Case Number: M-035174106
NamUs
The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA) - June 26, 1997
Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) - June 27, 1997
San Jose Mercury News (CA) - June 27, 1997
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 04/15/2024 - By: kc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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