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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17678) and 5 other sources
Allan Terry Kaplan, aged 39, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on December 8, 1977, from Boynton Beach, Florida. Kaplan had been seen earlier that evening at the Banana Boat Lounge in Boca Raton, drinking with a woman. He left the bar alone and returned to his apartment, where he was last confirmed to be. Evidence at his residence suggested he had changed clothes upon arriving home, but his wallet, watch, and other personal items were missing. However, his vehicle was left behind, and his apartment appeared disheveled, which was unusual for him.

Kaplan was a successful restaurateur who had moved to Florida only six months before his disappearance, purchasing two Boca Raton restaurants and turning them into profitable businesses. Despite his financial success, Kaplan vanished without a trace. Friends and family reported that Kaplan, a father of two, had not used his credit cards, bank accounts, or made any contact with loved ones since he disappeared, raising fears that he may have met with foul play. Despite a lack of concrete leads, detectives speculated that foul play was involved but were unable to confirm this.

His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that could shed light on what happened to Allan Kaplan.

Last Seen: Dec 8, 1977

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1322
John Doe — Florida
UP1322 • Found Feb 27, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 39
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%155 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
UP813 • Found Nov 26, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP810
John Doe — Florida
UP810 • Found Jul 14, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%150 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5756
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5756 • Found Feb 12, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–41 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP14225
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP14225 • Found Nov 16, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%155 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16391 • Found Jun 29, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1158
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1158 • Found Jul 24, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%167 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5752
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5752 • Found Apr 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 72%144 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1266
John Doe — Florida
UP1266 • Found Nov 21, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 46–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
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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