John Franklin Eckert, also known as Jay, was 57 when he was last seen in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii on the evening of Sunday, January 13, 2013. His last confirmed location was an orchard at 75-670 Makalauna Place at about 6 p.m. He is described as a Caucasian male, 6 feet 2 inches, about 184 pounds, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

Authorities and family expressed particular concern because he had a medical condition that might require medication. The Hawaii Police Department handled the case under report number C13001571 and renewed public appeals in late January asking anyone with information to contact the non-emergency line or the detective assigned to the investigation.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained and the trail has grown cold. If anyone in Kailua-Kona remembers seeing John around January 13, 2013, please contact the Hawaii Police Department with any information.