Michael Zapletal

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Case Description
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Michael Zapletal, a 9-year-old boy, was last seen on August 15, 2007, during a family outing to the Kansas River near Maple Hill, Kansas. He was with his father, three brothers, and four friends when tragedy struck. While Michael and a few other children were wading on a sandbar near the river's edge, the sandbar collapsed, causing them to be swept into the water. Despite rescue efforts, all of the children were saved except for Michael, who disappeared beneath the surface.

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Last Seen: Aug 15, 2007
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    Victim Details

    Oct 13, 2016

    Feb 22, 2017

    Michael

    Zapletal

    26

    9

    49 inches

    61 inches

    53 lbs

    80 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Aug 15, 2007

    Maple Hill

    Kansas

    Shawnee County

    25277

    Shawnee County Sheriff's Office

    Topeka

    Kansas

    ,

    07-005635

    Shawnee County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    09/17/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    If you have any information on the whereabouts of Michael, please contact law enforcement immediatel... ...Read More
    04/29/2024
    Has anyone heard if there was a candlelight vigil organized in honor of Michael? I would love to pay... ...Read More
    04/17/2024
    Has anyone heard whether there are any surveillance cameras in the area that might have captured Mic... ...Read More
    03/17/2024