
The person at the center of this case
John Drayton Lucas
Justice for John Drayton Lucas — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Security camera footage shows Lucas walking away from residential property—where was he headed and why?
Did anyone in the Swansea area see a 5'1" male wearing an orange beanie, camouflage jacket, blue jeans, and lace-up rubber boots on or after February 8?
What prompted Lucas to leave the property that day and what circumstances led to his disappearance?
John Drayton Lucas, a 24-year-old male, went missing on February 8, 2025, in Swansea, Lexington, South Carolina after being seen walking away from a residential property on a security camera. He has not been seen or heard from since that sighting, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, as investigators continue to work to locate him.
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Official wording
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.
John Drayton Lucas seen on residential property camera walking away from the house
Lexington County Sheriff's Department opened investigation case MP162066
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