OK OK - Stephen “Steve” Lee Murphy, last seen in Claremore sometime in 1976, not reported missing until July 2022

[paris_paris]

I would like to have that article please. I would also love to see the me tons of Tommy as well. I do have his mother's obituary. I found it one day when I googled Stephen name. I stopped adding to my tree for while. Thank you

 

[paris_paris]

Have you ever spoken with his brother Jimmy Murphy?

 

[Snoangel26]

Thank you so much

 

[Snoangel26]

Have you ever spoken with his brother Jimmy Murphy?

I have, yes. His memory is kind of foggy.

 

[Snoangel26]

I sent an email asking if Stephen was listed as a deserter. And this is the response I recieved. I honestly think he is deceased.

 

[carbuff]

Long shot here, but have you ever looked at this unidentified man who drowned in Florida in 1984? The timeline is a bit long but the stats mostly line up and I see some resemblance between the sketch and Murphy's photo. It's not clear whether the decedent actually was a paratrooper or just had the ink for some reason.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

FL - FL - Fort Lauderdale, WhtMale 1176UMFL, 21-30, 'US Paratrooper' tattoo, May'84

From Broward Sheriff's Office: Operation Found & Forgotten Profile: 1984 Drowning (Fort Lauderdale 84-73082) Body Found: May 28, 1984 Crime Scene: He was found floating in a canal at the rear of a building in the 500 block of Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Description: He was a white...

www.websleuths.com

 

[OddOneOut]

I sent an email asking if Stephen was listed as a deserter. And this is the response I recieved. I honestly think he is deceased. View attachment 499234

At least you know, he has no reason to be hiding from the military.

 

[Snoangel26]

At least you know, he has no reason to be hiding from the military.

That is true. That is why I think he is deceased

 

[Snoangel26]

Long shot here, but have you ever looked at this unidentified man who drowned in Florida in 1984? The timeline is a bit long but the stats mostly line up and I see some resemblance between the sketch and Murphy's photo. It's not clear whether the decedent actually was a paratrooper or just had the ink for some reason.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

FL - FL - Fort Lauderdale, WhtMale 1176UMFL, 21-30, 'US Paratrooper' tattoo, May'84

From Broward Sheriff's Office: Operation Found & Forgotten Profile: 1984 Drowning (Fort Lauderdale 84-73082) Body Found: May 28, 1984 Crime Scene: He was found floating in a canal at the rear of a building in the 500 block of Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale. Description: He was a white...

www.websleuths.com

I will call and see if they will check. Thank you

 

[lightofmine99]

I was on vacation last week, and at some point I parked next to a car with a tag from Claremore, Oklahoma. Thought about you (or y'all, you and your dad). I did send in the case/story to that YouTuber I mentioned. I didn't hear anything back but I think that is normal.

 

[Snoangel26]

I was on vacation last week, and at some point I parked next to a car with a tag from Claremore, Oklahoma. Thought about you (or y'all, you and your dad). I did send in the case/story to that YouTuber I mentioned. I didn't hear anything back but I think that is normal.

I'm at a stand still with it all. I got the yearbook from his graduation year. I just can't find anyone that remembers him. I can't declare him deceased without an attorney.