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James Charapko Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami Springs, Florida on Aug 28, 1975

Victim Details

Dec 28, 2009

Oct 17, 2023

James

Charapko

73

23

74 inches

76 inches

200 lbs

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 28, 1975

Miami Springs

Florida

Miami-Dade County

Unknown

8023

Miami Springs Police Department

Miami Springs

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33166

201 Westward Dr, Florida

Local

Law Enforcement

7506092

1975-09-18

Miami Springs Police Department

6730

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/20/2026


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Paul James Charapko, a 23-year-old man from Miami Springs, Florida, disappeared on August 28, 1975, under mysterious circumstances. On that day, Paul was en route to a doctor's appointment in his sister’s car when he asked her to pull over. After she complied, he exited the vehicle and walked away, never to be seen again. His sudden disappearance has baffled authorities and remains unsolved almost five decades later.

Paul had a history of mental health issues, including suicidal ...
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Last Seen: Aug 28, 1975

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4392
  • Paul James Charapko - The Charley Project
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