CVold case Files: The Vvanishing of Tiffany Dawn Mari Kidwill:-A small-town disappearance shadowed by violence
- Dennis McCaslin
- May 31
- 3 min read
Tiffany Dawn Mari Kidwill disappeared from Boone County in 2022.. The 36-year-old woman, who stood 4'11" to 5'0" tall and weighed 80 to 100 pounds, was last confirmed in contact on April 3, 2022.
She remains missing more than four years later.
Tiffany Kidwill was known for her distinctive appearance: brown hair and brown eyes, with several tattoos including vines and leaves wrapped around one ankle, a sea turtle on her shoulder with unknown words, and wings with additional text on her wrist.
By early 2022, Tiffany’s life had grown increasingly unstable. On April 3, 2022, she was transported by ambulance to a hospital with a broken leg, ribs, and hip. The incident led to domestic battery charges being filed against her boyfriend, John Wesley Loniak.
Court records show Loniak was charged in Boone County Circuit Court case 05CR-22-202 with Domestic Battery in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. The case stemmed directly from the April 3 incident involving Tiffany. According to public information, the charges were later dropped because Tiffany is missing and unavailable to testify.
Multiple sources, including friends and family, have identified Loniak as the man Tiffany was staying with at the time of her disappearance. Reports indicate she had been living on his property in a tent while helping with work on the land. In August 2022, she reportedly Facetimed a friend from that location, expressing fear for her safety and stating that Loniak had previously tried to kill her.
After August 2022, all communication with Tiffany ceased. Loniak has since left the Harrison area, and his current whereabouts are not publicly known.
John Wesley Loniak, who is in his mid-50s, has a documented criminal history that includes multiple arrests for theft and burglary in Boone County and surrounding areas. In August 2025, he was arrested in Batesville, Arkansas, on charges of felony commercial burglary and theft of property after an incident at a Walmart — despite a prior nationwide ban from the store chain for previous theft offenses.
Friends and family have maintained a strong online presence to keep Tiffany’s case visible, including a Facebook group titled “JUSTICE FOR TIFFANY.” They have expressed frustration with the handling of her case and the lack of resolution.
There is some public confusion regarding the exact timeline. Official NamUs records (#MP116743) list April 3, 2022, as the date of last contact, while some family statements and advocacy posts reference communications as late as August 2022.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is the primary investigating agency. Tips can be submitted by calling (870) 741-8404. The case is also listed on the Arkansas Never Forgotten database and The Charley Project. No arrests have been made in connection with Tiffany’s disappearance, and no remains have been located.
Tiffany’s small stature and history of injuries make her particularly vulnerable in any potential foul play scenario. Domestic violence-related disappearances remain a significant concern in such cases.
Tiffany Dawn Mari Kidwill’s disappearance is the story of a woman who survived significant trauma only to vanish at a time when she may have needed protection the most. In tight-knit communities like Harrison, such cases leave a lasting impact.
Anyone with information about Tiffany’s whereabouts, her last known movements, or John Wesley Loniak is urged to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 741-8404 or submit a tip through NamUs.
If you have any information, please contact law enforcement. Even small details can help bring answers to Tiffany’s loved ones.
