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.
Start here
Key leads to think about
👁️
witness
Lead #1What did Stephen's uncle observe in his final conversation? Were there signs of distress or planning?
💡
clue
Lead #2Why did Stephen reassure his uncle he would be okay? Did he mention where he was going?
👤
person
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing a 5'2", 130 lb brown-haired male matching Stephen's description in the decades since 1976?
Stephen Lee Murphy, a 19-year-old white male, disappeared on May 2, 1976, in Tulsa, Oklahoma after telling his uncle not to worry and that he would be okay. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he voluntarily left or encountered foul play is unknown. Despite decades passing, the case remains open and any information about his whereabouts could help bring closure to his family.
Try asking
Claim this imported case
A one-time $10 claim transfers this imported case workspace to your account. You get 10 uploads for this case, 25 daily AI questions for this case, and public tips with files route to you.
10 uploads25 AI questions/day
This does not start a subscription. When the included limits are reached, the Personal plan unlocks more workspace capacity.
Official wording
Source Narrative
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.
Timeline of Events
👤
1976-05-02
Stephen Lee Murphy disappears
19-year-old Stephen Lee Murphy last known contact in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Told his uncle not to worry about him, that he would be ok, then walked away.
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Case Information
Incident:May 2, 1976
Last Updated:September 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9185969143
You can remain anonymous
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:May 2, 1976
Last Updated:September 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9185969143
You can remain anonymous