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John Heflin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Starkville, Mississippi on Nov 21, 1968

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Victim Details

Apr 8, 2013

Aug 12, 2020

John

Heflin

81

24

66 inches

72 inches

160 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 21, 1968

Starkville

Mississippi

Oktibbeha County

39759

No

13371

Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Batesville

Mississippi

Panola County

38606

ANTHONY THOMPSON

COLD CASE INVESTIGATOR

2200A Highway 35 North, Mississippi

6625636400

State

Law Enforcement

B130101

Feb 1, 1970

Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19897) and 11 other sources
John Lloyd "Buddy" Heflin, aged 24, was last seen on November 21, 1968, in Starkville, Mississippi. Heflin, who had a history of involvement with questionable associates, was reported missing after leaving his sister's residence. He had been involved in criminal activity and was arrested for burglary in 1967 and later on vagrancy and drug charges in 1968. After being released, Heflin was reportedly dropped off by his mother at a friend’s house, but he never returned home.

At the time of his disappearance, Heflin had been living separately from his wife and children, who had moved to Chicago. Although he occasionally went missing for periods of time, his family became concerned when he didn't return. There were rumors that Heflin may have been killed near Vicksburg or Jackson and that his body was thrown into the Mississippi River, but these claims have never been verified. His vehicle, believed to be a Volkswagen, was also never found. Despite these leads, his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Nov 21, 1968

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • JOHN LLOYD HEFLIN MISSING FROM... - Please Find Us - Facebook
  • 4724DMMS - John Lloyd Heflin - Doe Network
  • 157 - Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons
  • Authorities seeking info in 1969 missing person investigation - WJTV
  • Buddy Heflin - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • COLD CASE: 45 years old and now re-opened - WLBT
  • JOHN LLOYD HEFLIN NamUs... - Mississippi Lostnmissing | Facebook
  • MS - John Heflin, 24, Starkville, 21 Nov 1968 | Websleuths
  • The Year was 1968! John Lloyd Heflin Case Classification: Missing ...
  • Heflin, John Lloyd - November 21, 1968 - Porchlight International for ...
  • MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: John Buddy Heflin, OKTIBBEHA COUNTY

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Tuskegee, Alabama
    UP93230 • Found Jan 14, 1977
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 56%194 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'6"–6'0"
    Weight 100%135–155 lb vs 160–185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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