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Hubert Helligar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Winter Haven, Florida on Oct 27, 2000

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Victim Details

Created

Jul 26, 2018

Case Added

Feb 13, 2023

First Name

Hubert

Last Name

Helligar

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 27, 2000

City

Winter Haven

State

Florida

County

Polk County

Zip Code

33881

Tribal Land

Agency ID

39258

Agency Name

Winter Haven Police Department

Agency City

Winter Haven

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Polk County

Agency Zip Code

33881

Agency Contact

Allen Ditty

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

125 North Lake Silver Drive, Northwest, Florida

Agency Phone

8634012226

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

2000-37703

Agency Report Date

Oct 31, 2000

Primary Agency

Winter Haven Police Department

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51428) and 7 other sources

Hubert Helligar, a 66-year-old man from Winter Haven, Florida, was last seen on October 27, 2000. An experienced pilot, Helligar rented a Cessna 150 from Winter Haven Regional Airport for what was believed to be a routine flight to Kissimmee, a short distance away. However, neither he nor the aircraft was seen again. Despite extensive searches, no trace of Helligar or the plane was ever found. His disappearance remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that could provide answers to this enduring mystery.
Last Seen: Oct 27, 2000

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP51428

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SEARCH FOR PILOT CONTINUES – Orlando Sentinel

HUNT FOR PILOT CALLED OFF - Orlando Sentinel

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 — Orlando, Florida

UP575 • Found Aug 4, 2007

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 66 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 92%38 mi away, same state

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"

Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

Eyes 100%Brown 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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Hubert Helligar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Winter Haven, Florida on Oct 27, 2000

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (7)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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