Edward Gale, 35, of Hanson, Massachusetts, disappeared on March 28, 1986. He had a history of mental illness and was taking medication at the time, though his family suspected he might have stopped his meds again before leaving. Gale had a pattern of leaving unexpectedly and had previously traveled to Arizona, Nevada, and California, often living on the streets. On this occasion he told family he was going on vacation and then vanished without further contact.

At the time he was last seen he was described as 6 feet 2 inches, 160 to 170 pounds, with brown hair. No solid leads have emerged since 1986, and his prolonged silence has left his family in limbo. Any detail about his movements after March 28, 1986, or sightings in the years afterward could be valuable.