Frankie Gilbert McDowell was 25 when he was last seen on October 14, 2005, leaving a friend’s home in the Radio Park area of Fresno, California. He was wearing a light gray short-sleeved shirt with a few buttons and dark gray sweatpants. Several distinctive tattoos were noted: a rose with the name Carmen Aguilar on his left arm, the name Rachel on his left forearm, a dragon on his right arm, and a biohazard symbol on his upper right arm; he also had two surgical scars on his neck.

There have been a few reported sightings of Frankie in Fresno after his disappearance, but none were confirmed. Investigators have considered the possibility he traveled to the Bakersfield area, though his whereabouts remain unknown. Little information has emerged over the years and the case remains unsolved. Anyone who knew Frankie, saw him around October 14, 2005, or has information about his movements after that date is asked to contact the Fresno Police Department.