John Ray Hefty was 54 years old when he was last seen in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on October 4, 2010. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, standing at approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Concerns for his well-being grew after he was reported missing to the Webster County Sheriff's Office, initiating an investigation into his sudden disappearance.
His case was entered into the Iowa Department of Public Safety's Missing Person Information Clearinghouse to aid in the search.
Hefty was believed to be driving his black 2001 Ford Escape with the Iowa license plate number 259LAC. There was information suggesting that he might have traveled to the mountainous regions of Arizona, though this lead did not result in his location being discovered. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have remained a mystery, leaving his family and community without answers for over a decade.
Despite the passage of time, the investigation into John Hefty's disappearance remains open. Law enforcement officials have encouraged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and contact the Webster County Sheriff's Office or the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. The hope remains that new information will surface, providing a resolution to this long-standing and painful case.Last Seen: Oct 4, 2010
