Frank Goren (1958- August 24, 2008) was the son of Frances Goren and her husband William Goren, the older maternal half-brother of Detective Robert Goren, and the father of Donny Carlson (with Evelyn Carlson) and Molly. He was addicted to both drugs and gambling. This caused him to constantly ask his family for money to feed his habits. His occupation is unclear. Frances once claimed that he was a scientist, but little else is known about it. Frank was murdered by Robert's nemesis Nicole Wallace at the behest of Declan Gage, who wished to "free" Robert from his troubled past. (CI: "Frame")