Jack Leon Cooper, a 70-year-old white male, went missing on August 23, 2001, in Sonoma, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'7" and 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
On the day he vanished, Cooper was fishing with friends at Salmon Creek Beach. The boat they were in capsized during the day. While his companions were rescued, Cooper disappeared and was never seen or heard from again. Investigators believe he drowned in the incident.
An obituary published in the Press Democrat stated that Jack Leon Cooper was "lost at sea" on August 23, 2001. He was an avid fisherman and golfer who belonged to the Saturday morning men's club at Oakmont. A U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea, he was survived by his wife, children, and a sister. The case is classified as lost/injured missing, and the California State Parks Police Department is the investigating agency.
Last Seen: Aug 23, 2001
