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John Thomas Watson

The person at the center of this case

John Thomas Watson

Case
#2340
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 15, 2026
Walton County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person ยท Open
11 years waiting ยท since 2015

Missing Person: John Thomas Watson

Justice for John Thomas Watson โ€” the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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witness
Lead #1

Who were the two acquaintances present with John Thomas Watson on the night of August 8, 2015, and what do they recall about his demeanor and the circumstances?

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location
Lead #2

What specific address in DeFuniak Springs was John last seen at, and has that location been thoroughly investigated?

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contact
Lead #3

Has there been any communication from John Thomas Watson since August 8, 2015, including financial activity, phone records, or social media?

John Thomas Watson, a 38-year-old white male, was last seen on August 8, 2015, at approximately 1:47 AM in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, in the company of two acquaintances. Over a decade later, his whereabouts remain unknown and no clear explanation has emerged for his disappearance. The Walton County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information that might help locate him or clarify the circumstances of that night.

Case
#2340
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 15, 2026
Walton County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Were there any vehicles involved that night, and has vehicle-related evidence been explored?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP37980. Missing person: John Thomas Watson.

Last known contact: 2015-08-08 in DeFuniak Springs, Walton, FL. Circumstances: Last seen at above address with 2 acquaintances on August 8, 2015 approximately 01:47 am.

Demographics: 38 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 230 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Walton County Sheriff's Office | 15-004848.

Timeline of Events

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2015-08-08
01:47

Last Known Contact

John Thomas Watson was last seen at an address in DeFuniak Springs with 2 acquaintances at approximately 1:47 AM

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Case Information

Incident:August 8, 2015 at 1:47 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 8, 2015 at 1:47 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 8508928111
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