Claranett Cooley
Missing since May 14, 1993 from Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
Classification: Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: January 8, 1961
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 32 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3"; 125 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black female. Black hair; brown eyes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Claranett Cooley was last seen on the morning of Friday, May 14, 1993, at her apartment.
Her vehicle, a blue 1986 Buick, was also found at the apartment. Her car keys were hanging by the door, her purse was on the dining room table and her clothes still hung in the closet. A handgun she'd kept in her purse had disappeared two weeks earlier.
Police interviewed Cooley's boyfriend, with whom she shared the apartment. The boyfriend told investigators that he and Cooley had argued the night before, but smoothed things out by morning. He said he'd last seen Cooley about 8 a.m., when he'd left for his mother's house in nearby Babson Park. When he got back about 9 a.m., Cooley was gone.
Cooley worked as a pharmacy technician in Lake Walesleft and has three children. Her family suspect foul play is involved.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Lake Wales Police Department
Detective Lynette Townsel
863-678-4223

Agency Case Number: 930500509

NCIC Number:
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Source Information:
Polc County Cold Cases
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
The Ledger