The person at the center of this case
Guy Howard Heckle
Missing Person · Open
53 years waiting · since 1973
Missing Person: Guy Howard Heckle
Justice for Guy Howard Heckle — the trail went cold in 1973, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why has Guy's case remained unsolved for over 50 years with no confirmed leads or discoveries?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Guy's activities or movements on February 2, 1973?
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Lead #3What circumstances surrounded Guy's disappearance—was he alone, and were there any suspicious activities reported in the area?
Guy Howard Heckle, an 11-year-old boy, disappeared on February 2, 1973, from the Adair area of Linn County, Iowa. Over 50 years later, his fate remains unknown, and no clear leads have resolved what happened to him. Anyone with information about Guy's disappearance is urged to contact the Des Moines Police Department.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP4018. Missing person: Guy Howard Heckle.
Last known contact: 1973-02-03 in Linn County, Adair, IA. Circumstances: Guy was last seen on February 2, 1973.
Demographics: 11 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 4 ft 5 in, 80 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Des Moines Police Department | 73-53.
Timeline of Events
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1973-02-02
Last Seen
Guy Howard Heckle was last seen on February 2, 1973, in the Adair area of Linn County, Iowa.
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Case Information
Incident:February 2, 1973
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 2, 1973
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous