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Paul John Purcell, aged 76, was last seen on April 30, 2017, in Hudson, Florida. He was known to travel using a distinctive purple motorized wheelchair with a canopy. Purcell resided in the 9600 block of Gene Street and was last seen at his residence on May 2, 2017, with neighbors reporting him missing two days later.
At the time of his disappearance, Purcell was a heavy drinker and may have suffered from dementia. Despite searches and investigations, no significant leads have surfaced ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 30, 2017
At the time of his disappearance, Purcell was a heavy drinker and may have suffered from dementia. Despite searches and investigations, no significant leads have surfaced ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 30, 2017
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Feb 11, 2019
Aug 04, 2023
Paul
Purcell
83
76
65 inches
120 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Apr 30, 2017
Hudson
Florida
Pasco County
34669
No
186
47151
Pasco County Sheriff's Office
New Port Richey
Florida
Pasco County
34654
Mark Celeste
Detective
8700 Citizens Drive, Florida
7278475878
County
Law Enforcement
17-17098
2017-05-08
Pasco County Sheriff's Office
9481
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
12/03/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
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03/17/2024
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03/17/2024
Did anyone notice the detail about Paul Purcell's motorized wheelchair having a canopy? I can't help... ...Read More
02/23/2024
02/23/2024
Hey everyone, I've been reading through the thread on Paul John Purcell's disappearance, and somethi... ...Read More
10/04/2023
10/04/2023
