The person at the center of this case
Stephen Cottier
Missing Person · Open
2 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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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1Why did Stephen travel to Northern Covington, and who was the friend he intended to meet?
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location
Lead #2What route did Stephen take from Covington back toward Hammond, and did he actually pass through Independence?
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vehicle
Lead #3What vehicle was Stephen driving, and has it been located or identified?
Stephen Cottier, a 52-year-old white male, left his residence in Hammond, Louisiana on October 14, 2023, to collect money from a friend in the Northern Covington area. His last phone contact was made around 6:17 PM that day, after which he disappeared without a trace. Despite investigation by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and he may have traveled through Independence, Louisiana.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses in the Covington or Independence areas who may have seen Stephen after his last phone call?
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timeline
Lead #5What caused the gap between his 6:17 PM phone call and when he was reported missing?
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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 Contact
Stephen Cottier made his last phone call at approximately 5:17 PM from the Northern Covington area
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2023-10-14
Disappearance
Stephen left the Northern Covington area and has not been seen or heard from since
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2023-10-18
Case Reported
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office opened investigation case 2023036499
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9853456150
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