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Stephen Ducat Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ashley, Indiana on Nov 18, 2012

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Victim Details

Apr 29, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Stephen

Ducat

72

59

65 inches

67 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 18, 2012

Ashley

Indiana

Steuben County

23207

Ashley Police Department

Ashley

Indiana

Steuben County

46705

500 South Gonser Avenue, Indiana

2605879388

Local

Law Enforcement

1404AS027

Apr 22, 2014

Ashley Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24390) and 7 other sources
Stephen Allen Ducat, a 59-year-old man, was last seen on November 18, 2012, in Ashley, Indiana. On that day, his ex-wife gave him a ride and dropped him off at a gas station in Ashley. Ducat was reportedly meeting a woman he had connected with through Facebook. A week later, this woman informed his family that she had driven him to the Indiana-Ohio state line, where he mentioned he intended to walk to Defiance, Ohio. Since then, there has been no contact from Ducat, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

At the time of his disappearance, Ducat was described as being 5'7" tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He had gray hair, hazel eyes, and a tattoo on his right arm. It is believed that he was wearing his usual attire of jeans and a t-shirt, and possibly his eyeglasses. Both Indiana and Ohio law enforcement agencies have been involved in investigating his disappearance, but no significant leads have emerged.

His family continues to seek answers, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case.
Last Seen: Nov 18, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Stephen Allen Ducat - The Charley Project
  • Stephen Allen Ducat – CUE – Community United Effort
  • 5702DMIN - Stephen Allen Ducat - Doe Network
  • Steven Ducat was last seen on... - Indiana Lostnmissing - Facebook
  • Indiana – CUE – Community United Effort
  • IN - IN- Stephen Allen Ducat, 59, Ashley, 18 Nov 2012 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP16642
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP16642 • Found Jan 14, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%134 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Zion, Illinois
    UP142067 • Found Apr 7, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%156 mi away
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP14526 • Found Jul 19, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%134 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois - unidentified case UP163526
    John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois
    UP163526 • Found Apr 8, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%154 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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