Biological family members found for two men who went missing in 1967

(GODERICH, ON) - Oct. 22, 1967, the Huron County OPP received a missing person's report involving two men who had departed on a fishing excursion from the port of Goderich and were never seen again.

Neil WORMSBECKER and Hank Englebertus HALFF, were 29 and 30, respectively, when they went missing in Lake Huron. Both men resided in the Stratford area at the time.

Oct. 2, 2024, the OPP requested the public's help in locating biological family members for the two men. Several tips were received, which resulted in a biological family member being located for Halff.

Oct. 15, 2024, a second public appeal was made for biological family members of Wormsbecker.

The Huron OPP is pleased to advise that biological family members for both men have been located.

These family members have provided DNA samples which will be analyzed and compared.

The OPP extends its gratitude to the many media partners who distributed this important message to the public. Investigators were contacted by several members of the public who provided information that led to family members for both men.

The Ontario Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains and the National Missing Persons DNA Program continue to work toward solving historical cases and providing closure for families of missing loved ones.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident, is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Huron OPP detachment directly at 519-482-1677. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at "P3tips.com" where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.