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Michael Dean Stephenson, 44 years old, was last seen on July 1, 1996, in Ventura County, California. At the time of his disappearance, Michael had gone on a solo camping trip to the Nettle Springs and Apache Canyon area in the Los Padres National Forest. He had planned to stay at a friend’s cabin in the area. His vehicle was found days later in the vicinity of Nettle Springs, with his camping gear inside, suggesting he may have gone on a day hike but never returned.
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Last Seen: Jul 01, 1996
Stephenson was kno ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 01, 1996
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Feb 15, 2022
Michael
Stephenson
72
44
77 inches
290 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 01, 1996
Ventura
California
Ventura County
No
235
34738
Ventura Police Department
Ventura
California
Ventura County
93003
1425 Dowel Drive, California
8053394400
Local
Law Enforcement
96-11526
Ventura Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/25/2025
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