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John Deveau Missing Person Case

Last seen in Branford, Connecticut on May 24, 2013

Victim Details

Jun 12, 2013

Feb 06, 2024

John

Deveau

74

61

71 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 24, 2013

Branford

Connecticut

New Haven County

06405

13688

Branford Police Department

Branford

Connecticut

New Haven County

06405

33 Laurel Street, Connecticut

2034814241

Local

Law Enforcement

13-13156

2013-05-24

Branford Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/09/2026


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John Francis Deveau, a 61-year-old resident of Branford, Connecticut, was last seen on May 24, 2013. His disappearance occurred during the Memorial Day weekend of that year and sparked a lengthy and troubling investigation. Prior to his disappearance, Deveau had reported to the police that he had been the victim of a significant larceny, involving approximately $30,000 taken from his ATM account. The individual suspected in this theft was known to Deveau and was reportedly the last person to hav ...
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Last Seen: May 24, 2013

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    Has anyone else looked into the financial angle of John Deveau’s disappearance? I read that his AT... ...Read More
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