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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 tende ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 28, 1975
Paul had a history of mental health issues, including suicidal tende ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 28, 1975
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Dec 28, 2009
Oct 17, 2023
James
Charapko
72
23
74 inches
76 inches
200 lbs
220 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 28, 1975
Miami Springs
Florida
Miami-Dade County
Unknown
90
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
11/06/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Did anyone else notice the timing of Paul's disappearance feels odd? He was on his way to a doctor's... ...Read More
10/20/2023
10/20/2023
Hey everyone,
I came across Paul James Charapko's case, and something that caught my attention wa... ...Read More
05/17/2023
I came across Paul James Charapko's case, and something that caught my attention wa... ...Read More
05/17/2023
