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Heinz Arthur Meyer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Haines Junction, Yukon on Sep 18, 2008

Victim Details

Heinz Arthur

Meyer

82

64

70 inches

70 inches

198 lbs

198 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Hat Baseball cap Jacket Cloth, Dark Green, Light Green, Camouflage pattern Pants Cloth, Maroon, Sweatpants Shoes Sneakers

Sep 18, 2008

Haines Junction

Yukon

Haines Junction RCMP

Haines Junction

Yukon

(867)-634-5555

(867)-634-5555

Law Enforcement

20081164048

Haines Junction RCMP

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

Sep 22, 2026


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Summary based on 2 sources
In the vast and rugged landscape of the Yukon, a story of unsettling mystery began to unfold in the late summer of 2008. Heinz Arthur Meyer, a 64-year-old man who had made his home in Haines Junction for over two decades, vanished without a trace. He was a familiar face in the community, yet the circumstances surrounding his disappearance would leave friends and investigators with more questions than answers. The last time anyone heard from Heinz was on September 17, 2008. The following morning, on September 18, his vehicle was discovered abandoned on Marshall Creek Road, a remote area that offered few clues as to its owner's whereabouts. At the time he went missing, Heinz was described as being five feet ten inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with blue eyes, brown and balding hair, and a salt-and-pepper beard. He often wore tinted prescription glasses and a baseball cap.

The discovery of his empty vehicle triggered an immediate and intensive search of the surrounding wilderness. On September 24, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police conducted an aerial search of the area where the car was found, while civilian search and rescue teams, aided by a police dog, combed the dense woods on the ground throughout the day. The search efforts continued the next day with both RCMP and civilian teams tirelessly scouring the terrain, but their exhaustive efforts yielded no sign of Heinz. By the following day, with no new leads or discoveries, the difficult decision was made to call off the air and dog search teams. This development was particularly puzzling to those who knew him best. Friends and acquaintances were adamant that Heinz was neither a hunter nor a camper, making it highly uncharacteristic for him to have voluntarily ventured deep into the bush.

In the weeks and months that followed, the investigation continued, relying heavily on public assistance. There were reported sightings of a man matching Heinz's description in both Haines Junction and his former home of Whitehorse, but none of these sightings could be definitively confirmed. Investigators contacted his family, none of whom resided in the Yukon, as well as his known friends and associates, but these inquiries provided no new information. Despite the perplexing nature of his disappearance, authorities stated that there was no indication of foul play. The case of Heinz Arthur Meyer remains an unsolved mystery, a quiet but persistent question mark in the heart of the Yukon. The official record notes him as missing since September 18, 2008, leaving a void in the community he called home for so long and a lingering sense of uncertainty for all who knew him. The overview of the case is one of a man who seemingly vanished from a remote roadside, leaving behind his vehicle and a community to wonder what became of him in the vast, unforgiving wilderness of the north.
Last Seen: Sep 18, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Canada's Missing - RCMP case 2014005157
  • 7019DMYT - Heinz Arthur Meyer

    • 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 — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5268
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP5268 • Found Dec 14, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 64
    Race 100%White
    Location 25%Different state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%192 lb vs 198 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    Clothing: both mention pant, sneaker

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