Above: Kaplan, circa 1977
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 8, 1977 from Boca Raton, Florida Classification: Missing Date Of Birth: April 10 or April 22, 1938 Age: 39 years old Height and Weight: 5'10, 190 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Black hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Kaplan was last seen leaving the Banana Boat Lounge in Boca Raton, Florida on December 8, 1977. It was established that he made it back to his apartment in Boynton Beach, Florida and changed clothes, but after that he disappeared. He has never been heard from again. Authorities stated there were no indications of foul play in Kaplan's disappearance, but little evidence is available as to his fate. He owned two restaurants at the time of his disappearance, and left behind two daughters. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated January 11, 2010; details of disappearance updated.
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
800-458-8477
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
The Doe Network
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel