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

New Posts

Status
Not open for further replies.
  • #241
I really think Stephen Murphy might still be alive, but I did some searching and came across the following:

On July 7, 1985, a human skull and jawbone was found in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it is believed that the skull and jawbone may belong to an adult male and that the estimated year of death was probably between 1975-1985.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)


I would like to know what you think about this.
 
  • #242
Snoangel26 said:
How is it possible to gather information? I do have my mother's SSN and my mother is still living.
Click to expand...

Not the OP, but if you could get your hands on a joint tax return filed by your Mom & Dad -- Dad's SSN should be there.

But, looks like that won't help you:

Request a copy of a tax return from the IRS​


Prior year tax returns are available from the IRS for a fee. Taxpayers can request a copy of a tax return by completing and mailing Form 4506 to the IRS address listed on the form. There's a $43 fee for each copy and these are available for the current tax year and up to seven years prior.

Here’s how people can request a copy of their previous tax return | Internal Revenue Service

Tax Tip 2021-33, March 11, 2021
www.irs.gov www.irs.gov

Iowa has a State census -- does Oklahoma?

So, so sorry that you're still in the midst of this, @Snoangel26.
 
  • #243
Snoangel26 said:
How is it possible to gather information? I do have my mother's SSN and my mother is still living.
Click to expand...
I'm a retired accountant that did taxes for decades. Your mother can request a "transcript" of her tax return. I don't know if there is a time limit on them. I think it is worth a phone call. If she calls 800-829-1040, they should be able to check into it for her. Be prepared to be put on hold for up to 45 minutes before someone talks to her. First check to see if she still has the original. I saved all of mine and she may have to.
 
  • #244
Laughing said:
Not the OP, but if you could get your hands on a joint tax return filed by your Mom & Dad -- Dad's SSN should be there.

But, looks like that won't help you:

Request a copy of a tax return from the IRS​


Prior year tax returns are available from the IRS for a fee. Taxpayers can request a copy of a tax return by completing and mailing Form 4506 to the IRS address listed on the form. There's a $43 fee for each copy and these are available for the current tax year and up to seven years prior.

Here’s how people can request a copy of their previous tax return | Internal Revenue Service

Tax Tip 2021-33, March 11, 2021
www.irs.gov www.irs.gov

Iowa has a State census -- does Oklahoma?

So, so sorry that you're still in the midst of this, @Snoangel26.
Click to expand...
Transcripts are free if they still have them. I tried to help a client get a copy of their return three years ago without success. The IRS claimed they didn't keep copies anymore.
 
Last edited:
  • #245
OddOneOut said:
I'm a retired accountant that did taxes for decades. Your mother can request a "transcript" of her tax return. I don't know if there is a time limit on them. I think it is worth a phone call. If she calls 800-829-1040, they should be able to check into it for her. Be prepared to be put on hold for up to 45 minutes before someone talks to her. First check to see if she still has the original. I saved all of mine and she may have to.
Click to expand...
Thank you
 
  • #246
Laughing said:
Not the OP, but if you could get your hands on a joint tax return filed by your Mom & Dad -- Dad's SSN should be there.

But, looks like that won't help you:

Request a copy of a tax return from the IRS​


Prior year tax returns are available from the IRS for a fee. Taxpayers can request a copy of a tax return by completing and mailing Form 4506 to the IRS address listed on the form. There's a $43 fee for each copy and these are available for the current tax year and up to seven years prior.

Here’s how people can request a copy of their previous tax return | Internal Revenue Service

Tax Tip 2021-33, March 11, 2021
www.irs.gov www.irs.gov

Iowa has a State census -- does Oklahoma?

So, so sorry that you're still in the midst of this, @Snoangel26.
Click to expand...
Thank you.
 
  • #247
John/Jane Doe said:
I really think Stephen Murphy might still be alive, but I did some searching and came across the following:

On July 7, 1985, a human skull and jawbone was found in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it is believed that the skull and jawbone may belong to an adult male and that the estimated year of death was probably between 1975-1985.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)


I would like to know what you think about this.
Click to expand...
I will check into this and contact some of the investigators. Thank you
 
  • #248
John/Jane Doe said:
On July 7, 1985, a human skull and jawbone was found in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it is believed that the skull and jawbone may belong to an adult male and that the estimated year of death was probably between 1975-1985.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Click to expand...

I did find a little info in a paywalled article that says "The weathered bones of a 20- to 25-year-old man were found along the Arkansas River near 57th Street. A jawbone and 13 teeth were among the remains found."

Of course, there is no evidence that Stephen was in Tulsa after 1976 so it's unlikely.
 
  • #249
I don't have any experience with the following website, but Docusearch's website claims they can produce one's social security number in certain circumstances on a case by case basis. *** I have no idea as to their fee schedule or reputation, but it might be worth calling them to ask if they could be of assistance? Also, a licensed private investigator should be able to get your father's social security number, but of course, there would be a fee....unless there are any PI's on here willing to help for free??? Anyone????

If you know anyone who has access to Accurint/Lexis Nexis (insurance agent, law enforcement, collection agency, maybe an attorney etc...) that could also greatly help even without a social security number. I was able to locate my half brother (who's SS# i didnt have and with very little additional info) via Accurint years ago. Unfortunatly, i no longer have access to Accurint or I would be happy to try and help.
 
  • #250
Colbica said:
I don't have any experience with the following website, but Docusearch's website claims they can produce one's social security number in certain circumstances on a case by case basis. *** I have no idea as to their fee schedule or reputation, but it might be worth calling them to ask if they could be of assistance? Also, a licensed private investigator should be able to get your father's social security number, but of course, there would be a fee....unless there are any PI's on here willing to help for free??? Anyone????

If you know anyone who has access to Accurint/Lexis Nexis (insurance agent, law enforcement, collection agency, maybe an attorney etc...) that could also greatly help even without a social security number. I was able to locate my half brother (who's SS# i didnt have and with very little additional info) via Accurint years ago. Unfortunatly, i no longer have access to Accurint or I would be happy to try and help.
Click to expand...
I will look into them. I did contact a PI and they are the ones that's informed me that the police had to take a missing person report no matter the time span due to Francine's Law.
 
  • #251
Does the Murphy side of your family have any ties to Alabama?
 
  • #252
carbuff said:
Does the Murphy side of your family have any ties to Alabama?
Click to expand...
It's possible but I'm not sure. I've found they had ties to Missouri and North Carolina and Oklahoma
 
  • #253
I have tried the detective for the last month with no response. I found out today that a different detective has the missing person case. And he is with homicide/major crimes. I sent him an email. Just waiting on a response from him. I was waiting for the other detective to get military files. Now I have no idea what is going on or how to get those records.
 
  • #254
Snoangel26 said:
I have tried the detective for the last month with no response. I found out today that a different detective has the missing person case. And he is with homicide/major crimes. I sent him an email. Just waiting on a response from him. I was waiting for the other detective to get military files. Now I have no idea what is going on or how to get those records.
Click to expand...

Are you in town, can you stop by or make an appointment?

(BTW I hate this change for you!)
 
  • #255
  • #256
Snoangel26 said:
It's possible but I'm not sure. I've found they had ties to Missouri and North Carolina and Oklahoma
Click to expand...
I’ve been digging in. I haven’t found anything helpful, but I have ruled out some things. There are a couple Steven Lee Murphy’s, one of which is in Missouri and has a slight resemblance to the photos. However, his birthdate is early 1960s. There is also SLM in Alabama but he is younger, and one or two in Indiana/Ohio/Illinois (can’t remember exact state, but I located birth certs for them in this states).
 
  • #257
  • #258
megs1477 said:
I’ve been digging in. I haven’t found anything helpful, but I have ruled out some things. There are a couple Steven Lee Murphy’s, one of which is in Missouri and has a slight resemblance to the photos. However, his birthdate is early 1960s. There is also SLM in Alabama but he is younger, and one or two in Indiana/Ohio/Illinois (can’t remember exact state, but I located birth certs for them in this states).
Click to expand...

SLM in Alabama has quite a resemblance--but more like a family resemblance than individual. He's why I asked about family connections to Alabama.
 
  • #259
  • #260
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

subaw0067
OK OK - Stephen “Steve” Lee Murphy, last seen in Claremore sometime in 1976, not reported missing until July 2022 Thread #2
2 3
Replies
54
Views
5K
Snoangel26
Snoangel26
imstilla.grandma
OK OK - Linda Sue Davis, 29, Claremore, 7 Jan 1976
Replies
6
Views
921
Pennysmom1
Pennysmom1

Members online

... and 51 more.
Total: 1,490 (members: 52, guests: 1,438)

Online statistics

Members online
52
Guests online
1,438
Total visitors
1,490
Totals may include hidden visitors.

Forum statistics

Threads
632,331
Messages
18,624,847
Members
243,094
Latest member
Edna Welthorpe
Back
Top