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

[HmmMysterious]

I am waiting for the detective to give me something. It just seems that he isn't really into working the case. I've thought about declaring him dead so I could get the records. I'm not sure how to submit him to the doenetwork.

Found the form to submit him.

Missing Person Case Submission

 

[megs1477]

@Snoangel26 If you would like, I would be happy to submit the information for you. I am sure you have your hands full. Anyone can submit a case when it is more than 10 years old.

 

[HmmMysterious]

@Snoangel26 it is possible you can narrow down your dad's height and weight for accuracy purposes?

 

[subaw0067]

I am grateful for what you were able to get. I'm looking for ways to contact those names.

I could probably track down a contact number for you.

 

[megs1477]

I could probably track down a contact number for you.

Do you need the list of names?

 

[subaw0067]

Do you need the list of names?

Yes, DM me please

 

[cricket]

Have you tried a website called Family Tree Now? You can look up people by name and city, state. It lists possible relatives and "associates" - when I looked myself up, not all info is accurate, but it may give you some leads. You could also look up the relatives that you know of on your dad's side to see who shows up as relatives and associates of them. Just a thought. Good luck in your search.

 

[#JUSTICE4WILDER]

@Snoangel26 I saw that you have decided to share your search on FB in a couple of groups dedicated to missing or unidentified people. I hope that the shares will get your search widespread and that you are able to get closer to the truth about your father.
You have been vigilant in every effort I've seen suggested and I admire your tenacity. Just wanted to bring awareness to the social media posts so you know your story is being seen and let others here know as well. Best wishes

 

[Snoangel26]

@Snoangel26 I saw that you have decided to share your search on FB in a couple of groups dedicated to missing or unidentified people. I hope that the shares will get your search widespread and that you are able to get closer to the truth about your father.
You have been vigilant in every effort I've seen suggested and I admire your tenacity. Just wanted to bring awareness to the social media posts so you know your story is being seen and let others here know as well. Best wishes

Thank you.

 

[Snoangel26]

I could probably track down a contact number for you.

That would be much appreciated

 

[Snoangel26]

@Snoangel26 it is possible you can narrow down your dad's height and weight for accuracy purposes?

I wish I could. I'm guessing he is taller than me. I'm 5'2" and my mom is about 5'6"

 

[Snoangel26]

Have you tried a website called Family Tree Now? You can look up people by name and city, state. It lists possible relatives and "associates" - when I looked myself up, not all info is accurate, but it may give you some leads. You could also look up the relatives that you know of on your dad's side to see who shows up as relatives and associates of them. Just a thought. Good luck in your search.

I'll look at it

 

[megs1477]

I think for the sake of thoroughness, we should rule out these two UIP's. Has anyone done this when they are not on Doe Network? Who do you submit it to? Thx

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

 

[Snoangel26]

I think for the sake of thoroughness, we should rule out these two UIP's. Has anyone done this when they are not on Doe Network? Who do you submit it to? Thx

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

I agree. I'm not sure how to go about it. But I'll look into it. Thank you

 

[Laughing]

I agree. I'm not sure how to go about it. But I'll look into it. Thank you

You might try the NAMUS regional program specialist:

The Regional Program Specialist contact for this case is Allison O'Neal

• (817) 372-4169
• aoneal@rti.org

Here is the contact for your Dad, although you likely have this one:

The Regional Program Specialist contact for this case is Joseph Welsch

• (984) 327-5731
• jwelsch@rti.org

I've suggested matches to a regional program specialist before, had a very prompt & polite response.


TGIF, @Snoangel26 and fellow posters!

 

[Snoangel26]

You might try the NAMUS regional program specialist:

The Regional Program Specialist contact for this case is Allison O'Neal

• (817) 372-4169
• aoneal@rti.org

Here is the contact for your Dad, although you likely have this one:

The Regional Program Specialist contact for this case is Joseph Welsch

• (984) 327-5731
• jwelsch@rti.org

I've suggested matches to a regional program specialist before, had a very prompt & polite response.


TGIF, @Snoangel26 and fellow posters!

Thank you. I'll send Mr. Welsch an email

 

[Laughing]

Thank you. I'll send Mr. Welsch an email

Thinking of you, @Snoangel26 , here's to a great weekend!

 

[megs1477]

Just checking in.
I submitted Steve to DOE Network and I am waiting to hear back.
I am working on making contact with some Marine's that may have been in Steve's unit. Keep your fingers crossed.
I am also working on putting together a short video highlighting his disappearance (not that there is much info) to go along with a couple other cases to air on my YouTube channel. Maybe someone will see it and remember something. It's a longshot, but at this point I think that is all we have.

 

[Richard]

The various branches of the military switched over from using service numbers (issued serial numbers) to using Social Security Numbers (SSN) for identification purposes some time between 1969 and 1973, depending on the branch of service.

The SSN was even a part of the service member's mailing address and was written on the envelope of all mail to or from.

Prior to the idea of keeping SSN's protected information, they were included on all official listing such as unit rosters, reports, flight manifests, awards, etc. Many of those records are now on microfiche in the military records of the National Archives II, College Park, Maryland.

If you know this Marine's units and dates of service, it might be possible to locate him on a day report or unit roster, along with his rank and SSN.

Due to restrictions imposed by the Privacy Act, US Government officials are prevented from giving out SSN's, but the numbers are in the records and available to any person researching those records.

 

[Richard]

The various branches of the military switched over from using service numbers (issued serial numbers) to using Social Security Numbers (SSN) for identification purposes some time between 1969 and 1973, depending on the branch of service.

The SSN was even a part of the service member's mailing address and was written on the envelope of all mail to or from.

Prior to the idea of treating SSN's as protected information, they were included on all official listings such as unit rosters, reports, flight manifests, awards, etc. Many of those records are now on microfiche in the military records section of the National Archives II, College Park, Maryland.

If you know this Marine's units and dates of service, you might be able to locate him on a day report or unit roster, along with his rank and SSN.

Due to restrictions imposed by the Privacy Act, US Government officials are prevented from giving out SSN's, but the numbers are in the records and available to any person researching those records.