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John Edward Speights
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: John Edward Speights
Justice for John Edward Speights — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did John leave his phone, keys, and vehicle behind? Was this planned or unusual behavior?
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witness
Lead #2What did his friends observe during the time he spent with them on Rightor Street?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing a 64-year-old Black male wearing a blue fleece jacket, white shirt, blue jeans, and camo boots in the area after 6:00 PM on November 9?
John Edward Speights, a 64-year-old man, was dropped off to spend time with friends on Rightor Street in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas on November 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM and has not been seen since. He left behind his phone, keys, and vehicle, suggesting an unexpected disappearance. The Helena-West Helena Police Department is actively investigating his case, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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contact
Lead #4Were there any phone records or communications from John before he was dropped off that might indicate his plans?
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NamUs case MP158782. Missing person: John Edward Speights.
Last known contact: 2024-11-09 in Helena-West Helena, Phillips, AR. Circumstances: John' was dropped off to hang out with his friends on Rightor Street on Saturday November 09,2024 at 6:00pm.
John left his phone, keys and vehicle at home. Demographics: 64 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 185 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue fleece jacket, White shirt,Blue Jeans and Camo boots.
Investigating agency: Helena-West Helena Police Department | 24-01562 | 2024-11-11.
Timeline of Events
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2024-11-09
18:00Last Known Contact
John Edward Speights was dropped off on Rightor Street in Helena-West Helena to spend time with friends. He left his phone, keys, and vehicle at home.
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2024-11-11
Case Reported
Missing person case MP158782 filed with Helena-West Helena Police Department (Case #24-01562).
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Case Information
Incident:November 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8705723441
You can remain anonymous