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Steven Lamb Missing Person Case

Last seen in Seaside, Oregon on May 11, 1968

Victim Details

Jun 10, 2013

Jan 8, 2024

Steven

Lamb

75

17

70 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 11, 1968

Seaside

Oregon

Clatsop County

No

2999

Seaside Police Department

Seaside

Oregon

Clatsop County

97138

Steve Barnett

Detective Sergeant

1091 South Holladay Drive, Oregon

5037386311

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofseaside.us/police-department

200902871

Seaside Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20563) and 8 other sources
In May of 1968, 17-year-old Steven Paul Lamb traveled to Seaside, Oregon, for what should have been a celebratory week with his Weston High School classmates. It was senior skip week, a time for students to unwind and make memories before graduation. On the evening of May 11, Steven was last seen walking on the beach. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a sport shirt, dark green pants, and white sneakers. Steven was a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, and he wore eyeglasses.

The circumstances surrounding Steven's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to construct a clear timeline of events. He was last seen at approximately 7:00 p.m. on the beach in Seaside. An important detail that has puzzled investigators is that Steven reportedly had a fear of the water, making it unlikely that he would have gone for a swim voluntarily. This has led police to believe that he did not drown. Adding to the perplexing nature of the case, all of his personal belongings, including his money, were left behind in his motel room.

Decades have passed since Steven Lamb was last seen, and his case has grown cold, leaving his family and friends without answers. The lack of evidence and the passage of time have made the investigation incredibly challenging. Despite the limited information, the case remains open. The overview of the case is that Steven vanished during a school trip under unclear circumstances. The fact that he left his personal items behind and was afraid of the water suggests that an accident may not be the most likely scenario. Without any witnesses to his disappearance or any further evidence, what happened to Steven Paul Lamb after he was last seen walking on the beach in Seaside, Oregon, remains an unsolved mystery.
Last Seen: May 11, 1968

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Steven Paul Lamb - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP20563 | NamUs
  • Steven Lamb | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • [DOC] MISSING PERSON Steven Paul Lamb - For the Lost
  • Steven Paul Lamb Missing... - Give Me Hope, Bring Me Home
  • 4160DMOR - Steven Paul Lamb - Doe Network
  • Missing Steven Paul Lamb age 17 1968 Seaside Oregon ... - YouTube
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    • 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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Cannon Beach, Oregon - unidentified case UP10891
    John Doe — Cannon Beach, Oregon
    UP10891 • Found Sep 10, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9988
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9988 • Found Jan 15, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11907
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11907 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Washington - unidentified case UP5697
    John Doe — Washington
    UP5697 • Found Mar 18, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%113 mi away
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 72%155 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11906
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11906 • Found Jul 28, 1988
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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.

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    I’ve been reading up on the Steven Lamb case, and what really strikes me is the lack of leads after... ...Read More
    08/14/2023
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