The person at the center of this case
Steven Earl Kraft, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
STEVEN EARL KRAFT, JR.
Steven Earl Kraft, Jr., a 12-year-old boy, disappeared on February 15, 2001, while walking his two dogs near his residence in Benton Township, Michigan between 7-8 p.m. He failed to return home for dinner and has not been seen since. His dogs were found but he remains missing. The case is being investigated by the FBI.
Benton Township, Michigan
🏛️ FBI Detroit Field Office / Benton Township Police Department
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Case Summary
Steven Earl Kraft, Jr., a 12-year-old boy, disappeared on February 15, 2001, while walking his two dogs near his residence in Benton Township, Michigan between 7-8 p.m. He failed to return home for dinner and has not been seen since. His dogs were found but he remains missing. The case is being investigated by the FBI.
Timeline of Events
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2001-02-15
19:00-20:00Last Seen Walking Dogs
Steven Earl Kraft, Jr. was last seen near his residence walking two dogs between 7-8 p.m. He failed to return home for dinner.
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2001-02-15
Dogs Located
Although his two dogs were subsequently located, Steven has not been seen since.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Blue-green Charlotte Hornets basketball team jacket, tan and white striped t-shirt, tan parachute pants, and black boots
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location
Lead #2Ties to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Lexington, Kentucky
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clue
Lead #3Two dogs found but boy missing - suggests possible abduction during walk
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:243
Started:February 15, 2001 at 3:00 PM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026