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Johnny Joe Shields

Carter Lake, IA

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Johnny Joe Shields
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Johnny Joe Shields, 32

Johnny Joe Shields, who lived with his mother in Carter Lake, Iowa, was heard leaving the residence at 2 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 1988, and has never returned to his residence nor contacted his family. He was reported missing to the Carter Lake Police Department in Carter Lake, Iowa, on Friday, December 16, 1988.

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Case ID27996
Last Seen1988-12-15
CityCarter Lake
StateIA
Height5' 6"
Weight160
SourceNamUs
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