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Steven Lewis Ericson

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Steven Lewis Ericson

Case
#2859
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 7, 2026
Nevada County Sheriff's Office
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54 years waiting ยท since 1972

Missing Person: Steven Lewis Ericson

Justice for Steven Lewis Ericson โ€” the trail went cold in 1972, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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Lead #1

What was Steven's routine or reason for being in Grass Valley on June 1, 1972?

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Lead #2

Who was the last person to see Steven and what were the circumstances?

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Lead #3

Were there any vehicles or companions associated with Steven at the time of disappearance?

Steven Lewis Ericson, an 18-year-old male, disappeared on June 1, 1972, in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California. He was last seen on that date and has not been located despite investigation by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. The case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#2859
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 7, 2026
Nevada County Sheriff's Office

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Has any new information emerged in the 50+ years since his disappearance?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP50743. Missing person: Steven Lewis Ericson.

Last known contact: 1972-06-01 in Grass Valley, Nevada, CA. Circumstances: Steven was last seen on June 01, 1972.

Demographics: 18 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Hazel.

Investigating agency: Nevada County Sheriff's Office | 11800985.

Timeline of Events

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1972-06-01

Last Seen

Steven Lewis Ericson was last seen in Grass Valley, Nevada, CA

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Case Information

Incident:June 1, 1972
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 1, 1972
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 5302651471
You can remain anonymous