The person at the center of this case
Stephan Mitchell Adams
Violent Crime · Open
21 years waiting · since 2004
STEPHAN MITCHELL ADAMS - TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA
Justice for Stephan Mitchell Adams — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the man Stephan offered a ride to Keys, Oklahoma? Was this a known acquaintance or stranger?
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vehicle
Lead #2What happened to Stephan's white truck? Has it been located or recovered?
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timeline
Lead #3Why did Stephan's plans change from visiting his mother in Webbers Falls to giving a ride to Keys first?
Stephan Mitchell Adams, a 20-year-old Northeastern State University student, disappeared on December 13, 2004, after leaving campus in his white truck and offering a ride to a man heading to Keys, Oklahoma. He has not been seen or heard from since, missing work, exams, and all contact with family and friends—a stark departure from his normal behavior. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek information about the mysterious passenger and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone at NSU or along the route to Keys see Stephan or his truck after he left campus?
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clue
Lead #5Stephan was carrying a dark-colored bookbag—has this item ever been recovered or reported?
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Source Narrative
Tahlequah, Oklahoma December 13, 2004 On Monday, December 13, 2004, Stephan Mitchell Adams completed a final examination at Northeastern State University (NSU) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Stephan was last seen leaving the NSU campus in his white truck.
His girlfriend phoned him to ask how the final went, and Stephan advised that his exam went well. Stephan told his girlfriend that he was giving a man a ride to Keys, Oklahoma, and that he would call her right back.
Stephan intended to visit his mother in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Since this date, Stephan has missed work, other final examinations, and has had no contact with his family or friends.
Stephan’s absence is considered suspicious. Remarks: Adams usually wears his facial hair in a full beard.
He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, jeans, and was carrying a dark-colored bookbag.
Timeline of Events
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2004-12-13
afternoonFinal Exam and Departure
Stephan completed his final examination at NSU and was last seen leaving campus in his white truck
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2004-12-13
afternoonFinal Phone Call
Stephan called his girlfriend to report his exam went well and stated he was giving a man a ride to Keys, Oklahoma before visiting his mother
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2004-12-13
Disappearance
Stephan failed to return or make contact with family and friends; missed work and other final examinations
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2004 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2004 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 16, 2026