John S. Claypool
Missing since January 12, 1998 from Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida
Classification: Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: January 25, 1962
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 35 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8"; 175 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. brown hair; blue eyes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
John Claypool, a West Palm Beach police Detective, was last seen on January 12, 1998 in Lake Worth, FL.

He disappeared while trying to surface from a 245-foot dive, on a sunken barge 2 miles off the Port of Palm Beach, during which he apparently lost control of his buoyancy and began to struggle. Two companions tried to help him, while a fourth diver made it to the top and alerted dive boat.

Also missing at that time is New York City investment banker Mike Elkins, 36.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
800-458-8477

Agency Case Number: 98-20233

Source Information:
FDLE