The person at the center of this case
Byron Blake Heath
Violent Crime · Open
13 years waiting · since 2012
BYRON BLAKE HEATH - WACO, TEXAS
Justice for Byron Blake Heath — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Heath's family wait approximately 8 months to report him missing if he had a pattern of disappearing?
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evidence
Lead #2What was Heath's medical condition status and could his liver cancer have affected his ability to survive or seek help?
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location
Lead #3Where was Heath's last employment and did coworkers have any information about his activities or associates?
Byron Blake Heath, a 58-year-old painter, was last seen by family in Waco, Texas on August 1, 2012, though he frequently disappeared for extended periods. His disappearance became concerning in April 2013 when he failed to collect his final paycheck from work, prompting his family to report him missing. Despite being diagnosed with liver cancer and stopping treatment a year before his vanishing, Heath's current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek information from anyone who may have encountered him.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Heath was known to have paint on his clothes frequently - could this help identify locations where he may have been working?
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Source Narrative
August 1, 2012 Waco, Texas Byron Blake Heath was last seen by his family in Waco, Texas, on August 1, 2012. Heath was known to disappear for long periods of time.
However, in April 2013, when Heath failed to pick up his paycheck from his last job in Waco, Texas, the family reported him missing. Heath was a painter and was known to frequently have paint on his clothes.
Heath does not have any teeth. He was diagnosed with liver cancer, but stopped treatment approximately one year prior to his disappearance.
Anyone with information regarding Heath’s whereabouts or who had contact with him are asked to contact the Waco Police Department in Waco, Texas.
Timeline of Events
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2012-08-01
Last Seen by Family
Byron Blake Heath was last seen by his family in Waco, Texas on August 1, 2012.
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2013-04-01
Reported Missing
Heath failed to pick up his paycheck from his last job in Waco, Texas, prompting family to report him missing in April 2013.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2012
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2012
Last Updated:June 15, 2026