Gordon Vessells, a 39-year-old musician from Bernalillo County, New Mexico, went missing on March 14, 1993. He was the lead guitarist for the band Blues Kings and was last seen leaving his home after an argument with his girlfriend of eight years. He told friends he planned to go fishing at Manzano Lake but did not tell his girlfriend.

Vessells was seen driving through the town of Manzano with a passenger on March 17, and his unlocked vehicle was later found abandoned off a forest road near the lake. His wallet, keys, and a sleeping bag were inside the car and there were no signs of foul play at the scene. An extensive search produced no trace of him, and foul play is suspected.

Vessells was described as a responsible person who would not usually leave without informing others, which adds to the case’s puzzling elements. If anyone knew Gordon, his habits, or was in the Manzano Lake area in mid-March 1993, please share what might help this ongoing inquiry.