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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22783) and 5 other sources
In December of 2008, 47-year-old Steven Parks vanished from Albuquerque, New Mexico, leaving behind a life that was, by many accounts, transient. He was known to support himself by working as a day laborer, and the last confirmed time he sought such work was on December 16, 2008. At the time of his disappearance, Steven was described as a white male, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 145 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes, and was known to sometimes wear a mustache. A distinct vertical scar in the center of his forehead served as a notable identifying feature. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, with very few details available to the public or to the investigators handling his case.

Steven's connection to his family appears to have been strained or infrequent around the time he went missing. His mother had relocated to Farmington, New Mexico, and she reported having no contact with her son after his disappearance. This lack of communication from Steven was seemingly uncharacteristic enough to eventually prompt a missing person report. The Albuquerque Police Department opened an investigation into his case, but the trail had grown cold almost immediately. With no witnesses to his disappearance and no clear indication of his state of mind or intentions, law enforcement was left with very little to go on. His case was entered into national missing persons databases, a digital footprint in place of his physical one.

The years that have passed since Steven Parks was last seen have not brought any significant breakthroughs in his case. He has never been heard from again, and the few details that were known at the time of his disappearance remain the only information available. His case is a quiet one, lacking the media attention that often surrounds other missing person investigations. For his family, the lack of answers undoubtedly leaves a void of uncertainty and concern. The overview of Steven's case is one of an individual living on the fringes of society who one day simply ceased to be seen or heard from. With no evidence of foul play nor any indication that he left on his own accord, the narrative of his disappearance remains an open-ended and unresolved story. The Albuquerque Police Department continues to hold the case file, awaiting any new information that might shed light on what happened to Steven Parks.

Last Seen: Dec 11, 2008

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
UP82535 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown

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.