Age: 53 at time of disappearance
Location: Rozelle, NSW
As part of Missing Persons Week 2025, authorities are renewing the call for information on Heather Marks, who has been missing for over 40 years. Heather was last seen walking towards Leichhardt swimming pool on Glover Street in Rozelle around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 1983. Despite years of efforts by her family and Leichhardt Police Area Command, Heather has never been found, and her disappearance remains unsolved.
What Happened
At the time of her disappearance, Heather was described as a Caucasian woman of medium build, approximately 165-170 cm tall, with grey hair and blue eyes. Heather also lived with several medical conditions. In August 2008, the NSW Deputy State Coroner declared Heather deceased, although no cause or manner of death was determined.
Who Was Heather Marks
Heather Marks was a mother and grandmother who lived a life filled with love for her family. Heather’s disappearance has had a lasting impact on her family, particularly her daughter and granddaughter, who have been left with unanswered questions for decades. Heather is believed to have had a partner named ‘Ray,’ whom her family believes was an interstate truck driver who traveled between Sydney and Melbourne.
Background or Timeline
Heather was last seen in 1983, and despite several years of police efforts to find her, she has never been heard from again. Her family continues to hold onto the hope that someone may now come forward with information, as time often allows for people to feel more comfortable sharing details.
This year’s Missing Persons Week, running from Sunday, August 3 to Saturday, August 9, 2025, focuses on the experience of families affected by long-term missing person cases. The ‘Forever Loved’ campaign calls for renewed attention on cases like Heather’s, where the pain of not knowing continues to affect families even decades later.
Public or Social Media Reaction
Heather’s granddaughter, Natalie Jackson, has urged anyone who may know anything about her grandmother’s disappearance or Ray to come forward. “We are really hopeful that someone may feel more comfortable to come forward and help us uncover what happened to our grandmother,” Natalie said. “To everyone else, my grandmother is a missing person, but to us, she is just really missed.”
Official Statement or What Happens Next
Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism, Yasmin Catley MP, emphasized that “More than 40 years have passed since Heather Marks was last seen, but her family’s pain and unanswered questions remain as real today as they were in 1983.”
Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook, State Crime Command, highlighted Missing Persons Week as an opportunity to bring long-term cases like Heather’s back into public consciousness. “This week is more than a public awareness campaign; it’s a call to action,” said A/C Cook.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward. Even minor details could help bring closure to Heather’s family and shed light on her disappearance.
Closing Line
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit Crime Stoppers Website. All information is confidential.
