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Heyward Jr Howard
Missing Person · Open
28 years waiting · since 1998
Missing Person: Heyward Jr Howard
Justice for Heyward Jr Howard — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Who were the last people to see Heyward Jr Howard on July 8, 1998?
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clue
Lead #2What circumstances led to his disappearance that day in Winter Garden?
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Lead #3Have any personal belongings or clothing been recovered since his disappearance?
Heyward Jr Howard, a 36-year-old Black male, was last seen on July 8, 1998, in Winter Garden, Orange County, Florida, wearing a white collar shirt, blue Wrangler shorts, and red and white Asics shoes. Nearly three decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or resolution. The case remains open with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP3148. Missing person: Heyward Jr Howard.
Last known contact: 1998-07-08 in Winter Garden, Orange, FL. Circumstances: Heward Howard Jr.
was last seen on July 8th, 1998 in Orange County. Demographics: 36 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing white collar shirt, blue jean Wrangler shorts, and red and white Asics tennis shoes..
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 98052769 | 1998-07-09.
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1998-07-08
Last Known Contact
Heyward Jr Howard was last seen in Winter Garden, Orange County, Florida, wearing a white collar shirt, blue Wrangler shorts, and red and white Asics tennis shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:July 8, 1998
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 8, 1998
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous