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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Lead #1What were the circumstances surrounding Guy's disappearance on February 2, 1973?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Guy's activities or movements on the day he disappeared?
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Lead #3What investigative leads or evidence exist in the case file from 1973?
Guy Howard Heckle, an 11-year-old boy, disappeared on February 2, 1973, in the Adair area of Linn County, Iowa. Over 50 years later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and his whereabouts are unknown. 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:July 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 2, 1973
Last Updated:July 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous