Gregory John Howell, 44, was last seen on January 1, 2005, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He informed friends that he was going out to meet someone and would return within a few hours, but he never came back. Several days after his disappearance, the car he had been driving was discovered abandoned and locked near Clare, Iowa. Inside the vehicle, his coat was found, but the keys were missing, heightening suspicions that foul play was involved.
Howell had been struggling with a drug addiction at the time, frequently using crack, cocaine, and heroin. It is believed he may have been involved in drug-related activities, including robbing drug dealers to support his habit. Shortly before his disappearance, Howell had returned from California with a large supply of methamphetamine, boasting that he was about to come into a significant amount of money. His family and authorities suspect that his involvement in the drug trade may have led to his disappearance, and foul play is strongly suspected.
Despite ongoing investigations, Howell's case remains unsolved, and his family continues to seek closure. Law enforcement encourages anyone with information to come forward, as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery.Last Seen: Jan 1, 2005
