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? Has this person been identified and interviewed?
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vehicle
Lead #2What happened to Stephan's white truck? Has it been located or recovered?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Stephan or his truck on the route between NSU and Keys, or between Keys and Webbers Falls?
On December 13, 2004, Stephan Mitchell Adams, a Northeastern State University student in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, completed his final exam and left campus in his white truck, telling his girlfriend he was giving someone a ride to Keys, Oklahoma before visiting his mother. He has not been seen or heard from since that day, missing work, other exams, and all contact with family and friends. His unexplained disappearance after a routine phone call remains unsolved, and investigators seek information about the man he offered a ride to and his movements that afternoon.
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clue
Lead #4Why did Stephan's absence go unnoticed initially despite missing work and final exams? What triggered the investigation?
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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
afternoonLast Seen Leaving Campus
Stephan completed his final exam at Northeastern State University 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 in Webbers Falls
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2004 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2004 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026