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John Claypool, a 35-year-old police detective from West Palm Beach, Florida, disappeared on January 12, 1998, while on a deep-sea diving expedition. Claypool was participating in a 245-foot dive on a sunken barge located two miles off the coast of Palm Beach when he encountered difficulties. During the ascent, Claypool reportedly lost control of his buoyancy and began to struggle. Despite attempts by two of his diving companions to assist him, he never resurfaced.

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Last Seen: Jan 12, 1998
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Victim Details

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May 17, 2024

John

Claypool

62

35

68 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 12, 1998

Jupiter

Florida

Palm Beach County

No

124476

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

West Palm Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

33406

3228 Gun Club Road, Florida

5616883000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pbso.org

98-020233

1998-01-12

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

09/27/2024


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I am trying to gather information regarding the whereabouts of John, who has been missing. Does anyo... ...Read More
09/19/2023