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Charles Claunch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on Dec 23, 2001

Victim Details

May 10, 2019

Jan 5, 2023

Charles

Claunch

69

45

65 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 23, 2001

Pauls Valley

Oklahoma

Garvin County

Unknown

50408

Pauls Valley Police Department

Pauls Valley

Oklahoma

Garvin County

73075

Kenneth Ferris

Lieutenant

400 West Paul Avenue, Pauls Valley, OK 73075, Oklahoma

4052385531

Local

Law Enforcement

https://pvpd.net/

14715

Pauls Valley Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57236) and 5 other sources
In the small city of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, a family was left with questions and concern when 45-year-old Charles Don Claunch vanished in the winter of 2001-2002. The last time anyone reportedly heard from Charles was on December 23, 2001. He was physically last seen at his home in Pauls Valley on January 3, 2002. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds. The clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing is unknown.

The circumstances surrounding Charles's disappearance are scarce, and very few details have been made publicly available in his case. He was reported missing from his residence, but what transpired leading up to his disappearance and in the moments he was last seen remains unclear. After he was last seen in early January 2002, he was never heard from again. The lack of information has made the investigation challenging for the Pauls Valley Police Department, the agency handling his case.

Over two decades have passed since Charles Don Claunch was last seen, and his case has grown cold. With no new leads or information surfacing over the years, the mystery of his disappearance endures. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving their loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The Pauls Valley Police Department continues to hold the case open, hopeful that one day new information will come to light and provide the answers that have been sought for so long. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a void in the lives of his family and community, with very limited information to piece together the events of that winter.
Last Seen: Dec 23, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Charles Don Claunch - Oklahoma Cold Cases
  • Charles Don Claunch - The Charley Project
  • Charles Don Claunch was last seen at... - Oklahoma Cold Cases
  • Charles Don Claunch
  • Charles Claunch Missing Person Flyer | Pauls Valley, OK | CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Troy, Oklahoma - unidentified case UP8636
    John Doe — Troy, Oklahoma
    UP8636 • Found Jul 8, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP61482
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP61482 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–59 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%138 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Lindale, Texas
    UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 58%186 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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