The person at the center of this case
Stephen Lee Murphy
Missing Person · Open
50 years waiting · since 1976
Missing Person: Stephen Lee Murphy
Justice for Stephen Lee Murphy — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What did Stephen's uncle observe in his demeanor or behavior before he walked away? Were there signs of distress or planning?
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Lead #2Why did Stephen tell his uncle specifically not to worry? Did he indicate where he was going or what his plans were?
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Lead #3What was Stephen's activity in the days and weeks leading up to May 2, 1976? Were there any significant events or changes in his life?
Stephen Lee Murphy, a 19-year-old white male, disappeared on May 2, 1976, in Tulsa, Oklahoma after telling his uncle he would be okay and walking away. Nearly 50 years later, his whereabouts remain unknown, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of what happened to him. Anyone with information about Stephen's disappearance or his movements after May 1976 is urged to contact the Tulsa Police Department.
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Lead #4Did Stephen have friends, associates, or romantic interests he may have gone to see or stay with in 1976?
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NamUs case MP93708. Missing person: Stephen Lee Murphy.
Last known contact: 1976-05-02 in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK. Circumstances: Just walked away.
Told his uncle not to worry about him, that he would be ok. Demographics: 19 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Tulsa Police Department | 2022035405 | 2022-07-23.
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1976-05-02
Stephen Lee Murphy disappears
19-year-old Stephen Lee Murphy walked away in Tulsa after telling his uncle not to worry about him and that he would be okay.
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Case Information
Incident:May 2, 1976
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 2, 1976
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9185969143
You can remain anonymous