Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP118886)
In the late summer of 2023, concern grew for a teenager from Covington, Kentucky, named Steven De Jesus Sepulbeda. On September 16, the 16-year-old was last seen in the vicinity of East 20th Street and Madison Avenue. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When he was last observed, he was wearing a green t-shirt, sweatpants, and flip-flops.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were uncertain, and it was believed that he was by himself.
Following his disappearance, information about his case was circulated in the hope of gathering leads that might lead to his whereabouts. The Covington Police Department was the investigating agency, and his case was entered into national databases for missing persons. For any family and community, the time a loved one, especially a child, is missing is filled with profound worry and a range of unanswered questions. Efforts are made to spread awareness and keep hope alive for a safe return.
Fortunately, this period of uncertainty concluded with the positive news that Steven had been located and was alive. His status as a missing person was resolved, bringing an end to the active search. The case of Steven Sepulbeda highlights the distressing reality of when a teenager goes missing from their community. It began with his disappearance from a Covington neighborhood and concluded with the immense relief that he had been found safe.Last Seen: Sep 16, 2023
