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John Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on Dec 11, 1996

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

John

Johnson

100

71

5'7 inches

190 lbs

White

Male

Dec 11, 1996

Des Moines

Iowa

Des Moines

Des Moines Police Departmen

515-283-4800

07/17/2026

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John Johnson was 71 years old when he was reported missing in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 11, 1996. Online missing-person records identify him as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse lists his last known contact as December 11, 1996, and directs anyone with information to contact the Des Moines Police Department or the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse.

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Last Seen: Dec 11, 1996

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