The person at the center of this case
Steven Earl Kraft, Jr.
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
25 years waiting · since 2001
STEVEN EARL KRAFT, JR.
Justice for Steven Earl Kraft, Jr. — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were the dogs found but Steven was not? What condition were they in and where exactly were they discovered?
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timeline
Lead #2What was the exact sequence of events between 7-8 p.m. that evening? Were there any witnesses to Steven leaving or any sightings during his walk?
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location
Lead #3Given his ties to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Lexington, Kentucky, could he have been transported away from Benton Township?
Steven Earl Kraft, Jr., a 12-year-old boy, disappeared on February 15, 2001, while walking his two dogs near his home in Benton Township, Michigan between 7 and 8 p.m. The dogs were found but Steven has never been located. Over two decades later, his disappearance remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to him that evening.
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#243
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Detroit Field Office; Benton Township 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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clue
Lead #4The distinctive blue-green Charlotte Hornets jacket and specific clothing he wore—has anyone reported seeing these items?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
February 15, 2001 Benton Township, Michigan Steven Earl Kraft, Jr. was last seen near his residence in Benton Township, Michigan, on February 15, 2001.
Kraft was out walking his two dogs between the hours of 7 and 8 p.m. and failed to return home for dinner.
Although his two dogs were subsequently located, Kraft has not been seen since that time. Remarks: Steven Earl Kraft, Jr.
was last known to be wearing a blue-green Charlotte Hornets basketball team jacket, a tan and white striped t-shirt, tan parachute pants, and black boots. He has ties to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Lexington, Kentucky.
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 in Benton Township, Michigan, walking his two dogs between 7 and 8 p.m. He failed to return home for dinner. The two dogs were subsequently located, but Steven has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:February 15, 2001 at 3:00 PM
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 15, 2001 at 3:00 PM
Last Updated:October 21, 2026