John Claypool

Missing
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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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    Apr 11, 2023

    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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