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 #1Heath was a painter frequently seen with paint on his clothes—did anyone encounter him at job sites or in the community after August 2012?
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clue
Lead #2Heath had no teeth and was diagnosed with liver cancer but stopped treatment about a year before disappearing—did his health condition affect his ability to survive or seek help?
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witness
Lead #3Given Heath's pattern of disappearing for long periods, did anyone have contact with him between August 2012 and April 2013 that the family was unaware of?
Byron Blake Heath, a painter, was last seen by his family in Waco, Texas on August 1, 2012, though he was known to disappear for extended periods. His family did not report him missing until April 2013 when he failed to collect his final paycheck from work. Despite ongoing investigation, his current whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or knows what happened.
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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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contact
Lead #4Who was Heath's employer and coworkers at his last job—did they notice any changes in his behavior or circumstances before his disappearance?
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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
Byron Blake Heath was last seen by his family in Waco, Texas.
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2013-04-01
Reported Missing
Family reported Heath missing after he failed to pick up his paycheck from his last job in Waco, Texas.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2012
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2012
Last Updated:April 29, 2026