John Supple Jr. Missing Person Case

Aug 13, 2015

Feb 02, 2022

John

Supple Jr.

72

60

70 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On May 14, 2014, 60-year-old John R. Supple Jr., an experienced fisherman from Lewiston, New York, embarked on a fishing trip on Lake Ontario. He departed from Wilson Tuscarora State Park in his 16-foot Starcraft boat, which was distinctively outfitted with camouflage and a wooden duck blind on the front. Later that day, another fisherman spotted him on the lake. However, Mr. Supple never returned to shore as expected. He was possibly wearing khaki shorts, a green and white jacket or shirt, and a camouflage life vest at the time of his disappearance. Concern for Mr. Supple's safety prompted an extensive search and rescue operation. Crews from both the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards scoured approximately 5,000 square miles of Lake Ontario. Despite their exhaustive efforts, neither Mr. Supple nor any piece of his boat was ever located. After days of searching with no results, the difficult decision was made to suspend the official search. The disappearance of John Supple Jr. has left a lasting impact on his family and community. In the absence of any new leads or evidence, his case has grown cold, leaving his loved ones without answers. An obituary was later published, expressing the sad reality that he never returned from his fishing excursion. The community held a memorial to remember and celebrate his life. The circumstances surrounding what happened to John Supple Jr. on Lake Ontario that day remain unknown, and both he and his boat are still considered missing.

May 14, 2014

Wilson

New York

Niagara County

24173

Niagara County Sheriff's Office

Lockport

New York

Niagara County

14095

Brian Bloom

Investigator

5526 Niagara Street Ext., New York

7164383393

County

Law Enforcement

2014-31915

Niagara County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

08/17/2026