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John Speights Missing Person Case

Last seen in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas on Nov 09, 2024

Victim Details

Created

May 19, 2026

Case Added

May 20, 2026

Firstname

John

Lastname

Speights

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Weight To

200 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 09, 2024

City

Helena-West Helena

State

Arkansas

County

Phillips County

Zip Code

72342

Tribal Land

Agency ID

192395

Agency Name

Helena-West Helena Police Department

Agency City

West Helena

Agency State

Arkansas

Agency County

Phillips County

Agency Zip Code

72390

Agency Contact

Agency Address

98 Plaza # A, West Helena, AR 72390, Arkansas

Agency Phone

8705723441

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://hwhpd.com/

Agency Case #

24-01562

Agency Report Date

2024-11-11

Primary Agency

Helena-West Helena Police Department

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/06/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, the sudden disappearance of 64-year-old John Edward Speights has left his family and friends in a state of deep concern. On a Saturday evening, he was dropped off on Rightor Street to spend time with friends. In a move that would later seem perplexing, he left behind his phone, keys, and vehicle at his home. This seemingly ordinary social visit would mark the last time he was seen by those who know him. His failure to return home and the su ...

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Last Seen: Nov 09, 2024

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John Speights Missing Person Case

Last seen in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas on Nov 09, 2024

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