Above: Gove, circa 1988
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 5, 1988 from Orange County, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: August 3, 1947 Age: 41 years old Height and Weight: 5'9, 150 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Gove may have a moustache. He wears contact lenses. Gove's nickname is Mike. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A plaid shirt, blue jeans and white Reebok sneakers. Medical Conditions: Gove was addicted to cocaine at the time of his 1988 disappearance. He also smoked marijuana.
Details of Disappearance
Gove was last seen at the Sunset Beach casino in Orange County, California on September 5, 1988. He disappeared under suspicious circumstances and has never been heard from again. His case remains unsolved and foul play is suspected.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 20, 2005; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Orange County Sheriff's Department
714-647-7000
California Attorney General's Office
The Doe Network