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John Eckert Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Jan 13, 2013

Victim Details

Feb 06, 2013

Aug 12, 2020

John

Eckert

70

57

74 inches

184 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 13, 2013

Kailua-Kona

Hawaii

Hawaii County

96740

13050

Hawaii Police Department

Kailua-Kona

,

C13001571

2013-01-17

Hawaii Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/15/2026


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In the serene community of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, a shadow of concern was cast over the well-being of 57-year-old John Franklin Eckert, who was also known by the name Jay. The last time anyone had confirmed seeing John was on the evening of Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was at an orchard situated at 75-670 Makalauna Place in Kailua-Kona at approximately 6 p.m. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Caucasian male, standing tall at 6-foot-2 and weighing around 184 pou ...
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Last Seen: Jan 13, 2013

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  • Missing: John Eckert 01-22-13 - Hawaii Police Department
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    Has anyone looked into the theory that John Eckert may have wandered off into the nearby natural res... ...Read More
    06/20/2023
    Does anyone else find it odd that John Eckert went missing so close to his home? Picking fruit in th... ...Read More
    01/09/2023
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