The person at the center of this case
Andrew Joseph Hoffman
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Andrew Joseph Hoffman
Justice for Andrew Joseph Hoffman — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why were unconfirmed sightings reported at Prairie Ridge campgrounds in spring/summer 2022, nearly a year after his last confirmed contact?
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clue
Lead #2What evidence supports rumors that Andrew may have traveled to Arizona, California, or Colorado?
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person
Lead #3Who reported the unconfirmed sightings at Lake Rathbun and what details did they provide?
Andrew Joseph Hoffman, a 36-year-old white male, was last confirmed in contact on July 27, 2021, in Centerville, Iowa. Unconfirmed sightings placed him at Prairie Ridge campgrounds near Lake Rathbun in spring/summer 2022, and rumors suggest he may have traveled to Arizona, California, or Colorado. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek any information about his movements or location.
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timeline
Lead #4What happened to Andrew between July 27, 2021, and the spring/summer 2022 sightings?
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NamUs case MP154083. Missing person: Andrew Joseph Hoffman.
Last known contact: 2021-07-27 in Centerville, Appanoose, IA. Circumstances: Andrew's last confirmed contact was on 7/27/2021.
There were unconfirmed sightings at the Prairie Ridge campgrounds at Lake Rathbun in Appanoose County in spring/summer 2022. There are rumors that he could have potentially traveled to Arizona, California, or Colorado.
Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 3 in, 250 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation | 2025027562.
Timeline of Events
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2021-07-27
Last confirmed contact
Andrew Joseph Hoffman was last confirmed in contact on July 27, 2021, in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa.
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2022-05-01
Unconfirmed sightings
Unconfirmed sightings reported at Prairie Ridge campgrounds at Lake Rathbun in Appanoose County during spring/summer 2022.
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Case Information
Incident:July 27, 2021
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 27, 2021
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5157256036
You can remain anonymous