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Stephen Michael Lankester-Cox

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Stephen Michael Lankester-Cox

Case
#568
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI / Acworth Police Department
Violent Crime · Open
21 years waiting · since 2004

STEPHEN MICHAEL LANKESTER-COX - ACWORTH, GEORGIA

Justice for Stephen Michael Lankester-Cox — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

Who was Lankester-Cox planning to rob, and did that person or accomplice kill him during the robbery attempt?

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evidence
Lead #2

What evidence indicates he was planning a robbery that night, and where was the intended target?

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location
Lead #3

Where did the robbery attempt or confrontation likely occur, and why has no body been found?

Stephen Michael Lankester-Cox disappeared from his Acworth, Georgia residence on November 18, 2004, at approximately 10:00 p.m. Authorities believe foul play was involved, with evidence suggesting Lankester-Cox was planning to commit a robbery that evening. The critical unknown is whether he was killed during the robbery attempt or shortly thereafter, and his remains have never been located.

Case
#568
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI / Acworth Police Department

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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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timeline
Lead #4

What happened between 10:00 p.m. on November 18, 2004, and the discovery of his disappearance?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

Acworth, Georgia November 18, 2004 Lankester-Cox was last seen leaving his Acworth, GA residence at approximately 10:00p.m. on November 18, 2004.

Authorities believe Lankester-Cox’s disappearance is a result of foul play. Information has been developed indicating Lankester-Cox was planning to commit a robbery on the evening of his disappearance, and it is believed he was killed during the robbery attempt or shortly afterwards.

Remarks: He was last seen wearing black jeans and a blue button-up shirt.

Timeline of Events

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2004-11-18
22:00

Last Sighting

Stephen Michael Lankester-Cox was last seen leaving his Acworth, GA residence wearing black jeans and a blue button-up shirt. He was planning to commit a robbery that evening.

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Case Information

Incident:November 18, 2004 at 10:00 PM
Last Updated:September 11, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:November 18, 2004 at 10:00 PM
Last Updated:September 11, 2026