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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20826) and 5 other sources
John Thomas Degnan III, a 20-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, disappeared on November 2, 1980, under mysterious circumstances. On the day of his disappearance, Degnan left a note for his parents, stating that he was going away for a while but would return soon and that they shouldn't worry. The note was signed "Love John." His vehicle remained parked in the driveway of his residence, and there was no indication of where he might have gone.

At the time he went missing, Degnan was wearing a rust-colored t-shirt with a Fisherman’s Wharf logo, blue polyester slacks, and blue and silver sneakers. He had distinctive scars under his right nostril, on his shoulder, and acne scars on his face. Despite these details, few clues have surfaced regarding his whereabouts since that day. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and no evidence has suggested foul play.

The investigation into Degnan’s case has remained active for over 40 years, with occasional updates such as age-progressed images to aid in the search. However, there have been no significant leads to explain his sudden disappearance, and he has not been heard from since leaving the note.

Last Seen: Nov 2, 1980