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This blog is a work in progress. As permissions are granted to re-publish copyrighted material I will post it. Frank's story has been shared on Inside Edition, America's Most Wanted, and local San Luis Obispo networks and publications. More facts will be published shortly as well.

On March 7, 1990, Frank, and his wife, Iva, were supposed to attend a 49th anniversary dinner celebration with his children. Frank did not show up for dinner and there was no answer at Central Coast Baseball Cards(his son's store). It was apparent quickly that something was wrong. Someone came back to the shop and killed him in an apparent robbery. Some of the most notable items taken were Hartland Statues. These were his son's more personal collection and have the initials, "RAG" scratched into the plastic. The murder weapon was never recovered, nor any of the well documented stolen items. Tips came in to the San Luis Obispo Police Department, but nothing has ever lead to any arrests.

This case has been passed down to several hard working detectives who have emotional ties to this case now. Frank was a beloved member in the San Luis Obispo community with his hands in many venues. He knew what service was and was constantly busy. He gave out bubble gum to kids stopping in on their way home from school and engaged them in his wealth of baseball knowledge. He was a father, a grandfather, a husband, a brother, a generous friend, and a cheerful acquaintance among many other hats he wore.

If you know anything regarding the homicide of Frank Gove, please call the San Luis Obispo Police Department at 805-781-7317.