The person at the center of this case
Stephen Robert Ferris
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1993
Missing Person: Stephen Robert Ferris
Justice for Stephen Robert Ferris — the trail went cold in 1993, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1What specific conditions existed on Birch Creek on July 1, 1993? Were there hazards such as steep terrain, water crossings, or wildlife?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Stephen Ferris and what were the exact circumstances of his departure on the hike?
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evidence
Lead #3Were any personal items, clothing, or gear belonging to Ferris ever found along the trail or in the surrounding area?
Stephen Robert Ferris, a 43-year-old man, disappeared on July 1, 1993, while hiking up Birch Creek near Apex in Beaverhead County, Montana. The exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and no trace of him has been found despite investigation. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or what happened during that hike is urged to contact the Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office.
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clue
Lead #4Why was the hike undertaken that day, and did Ferris have any known medical conditions that might have contributed to his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP158351. Missing person: Stephen Robert Ferris.
Last known contact: 1993-07-01 in Apex, Beaverhead, MT. Circumstances: Possibly disappeared on a hike up Birch Creek.
Demographics: 43 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office | 26LE01563 | 2026-03-16.
Timeline of Events
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1993-07-01
Stephen Ferris disappears
Stephen Robert Ferris went missing while hiking up Birch Creek near Apex, Beaverhead County, Montana. He was 43 years old at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:July 1, 1993
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 1, 1993
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4066833700
You can remain anonymous