Left: Michael, circa 1986;
Right: Age-progression to age 24 (circa 2004)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 21, 1986 from Peekskill, New York Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: December 6, 1980 Age: 5 years old Height and Weight: 4'0, 50 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. At the time of his 1986 disappearance, Michael had noticeably short front teeth.
Details of Disappearance
Michael was last seen in Peekskill, New York on March 21, 1986. He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Betty Gordon, and his non-custodial grandmother. Information about the grandmother is unavailable, but Betty's photograph and vital statistics are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for custodial interference was issued for her on April 30, 1986. Michael remains missing; his case is unsolved.
Betty Gordon
Above: Betty Gordon
Date of Birth: June 16, 1951
Age: 34 years old
Height and Weight: 5'9, 120 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Betty may use the alias names Betty Bady, Betty Jean Bady, and/or Betty Bady Gordon.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated July 16, 2005.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Peekskill Police Department
914-737-8000
OR
Westchester County District Attorney's Office
914-285-3000
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
New York State Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse