Melvin Heaps

Missing
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Melvin George Heaps, a 74-year-old experienced hiker, went missing on July 31, 2017, during a day hike in the Crystal Lake area of the Wasatch National Forest, near Kamas, Utah. Heaps had gone hiking many times in this region, and his vehicle was located at the Crystal Lake Trailhead, but he never returned as expected. Despite extensive search efforts, including ground and air operations involving search dogs and volunteer search teams, no sign of Heaps was found.

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Last Seen: Jul 31, 2017
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    Victim Details

    Aug 08, 2017

    Jan 12, 2024

    Melvin

    Heaps

    81

    74

    69 inches

    70 inches

    175 lbs

    185 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 31, 2017

    Kamas

    Utah

    Summit County

    84036

    33882

    Summit County Sheriff's Office

    Park City

    Utah

    Summit County

    84098

    Alan Siddoway

    Lieutenant

    6300 Justice Center Road, Utah

    4356153600

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.summitcountysheriff.org/

    17-l19303

    2017-07-31

    Summit County Sheriff's Office

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    09/18/2024


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    04/16/2023
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