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John Drayton Lucas

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John Drayton Lucas

Case
#4100
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 3, 2026
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025

Missing Person: John Drayton Lucas

Justice for John Drayton Lucas — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Security camera footage shows Lucas walking away from the residential property—where was he going and why did he leave?

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witness
Lead #2

Did anyone in the Swansea neighborhood see John on February 8th or in the days following his disappearance?

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clue
Lead #3

What was Lucas's mental and emotional state before he disappeared, and did he have any plans or destinations in mind?

John Drayton Lucas, a 24-year-old male, was last seen on February 8, 2025, walking away from a residential property in Swansea, Lexington County, South Carolina, captured on a home security camera. He has not been seen or heard from since that date, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating and seeks information from anyone who may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts.

Case
#4100
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 3, 2026
Lexington County Sheriff's Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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vehicle
Lead #4

Did Lucas have access to a vehicle, and has any vehicle associated with him been located?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP162066. Missing person: John Drayton Lucas.

Last known contact: 2025-02-08 in Swansea, Lexington, SC. Circumstances: Seen on a residential property camera walking away from the house and has not been seen since.

Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Orange beanie; Clothing: Camouflage jacket, blue jeans; Footwear: Lace up rubber boots. Investigating agency: Lexington County Sheriff's Department | 25-002988 | 2025-02-19.

Timeline of Events

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2025-02-08

Last Sighting

John Drayton Lucas seen on residential property camera walking away from the house in Swansea, Lexington, SC

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2025-02-19

Case Reported

Lexington County Sheriff's Department opened investigation case MP162066 / 25-002988

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Case Information

Incident:February 8, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 8, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8037858230
You can remain anonymous