John Heck

Missing
Case Description
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John was last seen on 11/20/1990 when he fell overboard from the 100-foot fishing vessel, Surland, about 90 miles northwest of the entrance to Point Moeller. He was pulled overboard when he became tangled with a crab line. Extensive searches were conducted, but John was never located.
Last Seen: Nov 20, 1990
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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Victim Details

    Mar 17, 2020

    Feb 20, 2024

    John

    Heck

    63

    29

    69 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Nov 20, 1990

    Dillingham

    Alaska

    Dillingham Census Area

    No

    77387

    Alaska State Troopers

    Anchorage

    Alaska

    Anchorage Borough

    99507

    Malia Miller

    Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

    5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

    9072695511

    State

    Law Enforcement

    900077267

    1990-11-21

    Alaska State Troopers

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown


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    08/02/2024
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    06/08/2024
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