John Ray Hefty

Hefty, circa 2010

  • Missing Since 10/04/2010
  • Missing From Fort Dodge, Iowa
  • Classification Missing
  • Sex Male
  • Race White
  • Age 54 years old
  • Height and Weight 5'8, 185 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics White male. Graying brown hair, blue eyes.

Details of Disappearance

Hefty was last seen in Fort Dodge, Iowa on October 4, 2010. He has never been heard from again. He may be driving a black two-door 2001 Ford Escape with the Iowa license plate number 259LAC, and may be in the mountains of Arizona. Few details are available in his case.

Investigating Agency

  • Webster County Sheriff's Office 515-573-1410

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated June 15, 2026; casefile added.