The person at the center of this case
Stephen Cottier
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Stephen Cottier
Justice for Stephen Cottier — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Stephen Cottier traveling between Hammond and the Northern Covington area on October 14, 2023?
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contact
Lead #2Who was the friend Stephen was supposed to meet in Northern Covington, and did they see him that day?
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location
Lead #3What is the significance of the possible travel route through Independence, Louisiana—did anyone see him there?
Stephen Cottier, a 52-year-old white male, left his Hammond, Louisiana residence on October 14, 2023, to meet a friend in the Northern Covington area to obtain money, but has not been seen or heard from since his last phone call around 6:17 PM that day. He may have traveled through Independence, Louisiana, but his current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about his movements or location is urged to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.
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vehicle
Lead #4What vehicle was Stephen driving, and has it been located?
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NamUs case MP114578. Missing person: Stephen Cottier.
Last known contact: 2023-10-14 in Hammond, Tangipahoa, LA. Circumstances: Stephen Cottier left his residence in Hammond, Louisiana on October 14th, 2023, and relocated to the Northern Covington area to gather monetary funds from a friend.
Stephen's last phone call was placed at or about 1817 hours on the date stated prior. Stephen reportedly left the North Covington area and has not been seen or heard from since.
Stephen may have traveled through Independence, Louisiana. Demographics: 52 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 180 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office | 2023036499 | 2023-10-18.
Timeline of Events
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2023-10-14
18:17Last Phone Call
Stephen Cottier placed his last phone call at approximately 5:17 PM (1817 hours) on October 14, 2023
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2023-10-14
Disappearance
Stephen left his Hammond residence to travel to Northern Covington area to obtain money from a friend and has not been seen or heard from since
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9853456150
You can remain anonymous