Missing Since: 2015-05-25 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Cooper was last seen in Jacksonville, Florida on May 25, 2015. He and his stepdaughter went into the water off Little Talbot Island to wash the sand off themselves, and while they were standing in the water a riptide caught them and carried them both out to sea. Cooper’s stapdaughter was rescued by three police officers who swam about 300 yards to save her, but Cooper disappeared in the water and is presumed drowned. His body has never been located. Investigating Agency Florida Wildlife Commission, Division of Law Enforcement 904-573-2400 Source Information Florida Department of Law Enforcement NamUs First Coast News News4Jax Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated January 13, 2024; casefile added.