The person at the center of this case
Eleven victims (sexual assault cases)
Violent Crime · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
STEVEN EUGENE CLIFFORD
Justice for Eleven victims (sexual assault cases) — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #12002 metallic tan Dodge Extended Cab XL-T truck with white fifth wheel camper—has this vehicle been spotted in Mexico, France, Belgium, or Canada?
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location
Lead #2Why did Clifford initially flee to Baja California's East Coast, and what connections does he have to France, Belgium, or Canada?
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person
Lead #3Clifford speaks some French and frequents nightclubs—could he be hiding in French-speaking regions of France, Belgium, or Canada?
Steven Eugene Clifford, a licensed chiropractor, allegedly sexually assaulted eleven patients between 1998 and 2002 at his practice in Carnelian Bay, California. Arrested in January 2002 and facing seventeen felony counts, Clifford failed to appear for sentencing on January 28, 2003, and fled the United States. He is believed to have initially traveled to Mexico and may now be in France, Belgium, or Canada, traveling in a 2002 metallic tan Dodge Extended Cab truck towing a white fifth wheel camper.
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#659
Placer County Sheriff's Department / Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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clue
Lead #4Clifford takes prescription Lithium and has distinctive scars from eczema/psoriasis on both forearms—could pharmacy or medical records help locate him?
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suspect
Lead #5Known to enjoy boating, camping, and motorcycles with a habit of picking at his beard—have these activities been observed in suspected locations?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Failure to Appear (Sexual Assault - 17 Counts) Caution: Steven Eugene Clifford is wanted for the alleged sexual assaults of eleven victims from 1998 through 2002. Clifford was a licensed chiropractor who operated an office in Carnelian Bay, California, for several years.
In January of 2002, he was arrested by the Placer County Sheriff's Department for sexually assaulting several of his patients, including a juvenile. A seventeen count felony complaint was filed in February of 2002 in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer, alleging the sexual assault charges.
Clifford pleaded "no contest" to three of the counts, but failed to appear for his January 28, 2003, sentencing. On August 4, 2004, a federal unlawful flight to avoid prosecution complaint was obtained in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento, California, based on the multiple state charges of sexual assault.
Remarks: Clifford initially traveled to the Baja California Peninsula (East Coast) region of Mexico, but could now be in France, Belgium, or Canada. It is believed that he fled the United States driving a 2002 metallic tan Dodge Extended Cab XL-T truck towing a white fifth wheel camper.
Clifford is known to enjoy boating, camping, and riding motorcycles. He has a habit of picking his beard or facial hair.
Clifford consumes alcohol heavily and is known to frequent nightclubs. He speaks some French.
Clifford is believed to be taking prescription Lithium.
Timeline of Events
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1998-01-01
Sexual assault incidents begin
Alleged sexual assaults of patients begin and continue through 2002
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2002-01-01
Arrest by Placer County Sheriff
Clifford arrested for sexually assaulting multiple patients including a juvenile
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2002-02-01
Seventeen-count felony complaint filed
Superior Court of California, County of Placer files complaint with 17 sexual assault charges
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2003-01-28
Failure to appear for sentencing
Clifford pleads no contest to three counts but fails to appear for scheduled sentencing
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2004-08-04
Federal unlawful flight complaint
United States District Court, Eastern District of California obtains federal unlawful flight to avoid prosecution complaint
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Incident:January 1, 1998
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1998
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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For information leading to the resolution of this case