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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56717) and 3 other sources
Jacob Lee Heckart, a 35-year-old man, was last seen on July 4, 2007, in Nipomo, California. He left home driving his 1988 Mercedes sedan and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a brown military fatigue shirt, blue jeans, and combat boots. There have been suggestions that he might have traveled to Templeton, California, but no confirmed sightings or leads have emerged over the years. Few details are available about the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved.

Heckart, a Caucasian male, is described as 6'1" tall, weighing around 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His case continues to be investigated by the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department, and it is listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and other missing persons databases. Authorities and his family are still seeking any information that could help provide answers.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: Jul 4, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%144 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%157 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%149 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 85%157 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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