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Stephen Spalding Missing Person Case

Last seen in Louisville, Kentucky on Apr 21, 1999

Victim Details

Mar 25, 2011

Dec 26, 2023

Stephen

Spalding

67

40

73 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 21, 1999

Louisville

Kentucky

Jefferson County

No

30963

Louisville Metro Police Department

Louisville

Kentucky

Jefferson County

40203

Bill Clark

Missing Person Detective

701 West Ormsby Avenue, Kentucky

5025747111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.louisville-police.org/

01-003-268

Feb 1, 2001

Louisville Metro Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9868) and 6 other sources
In the spring of 1999, a sense of unease began to settle over the family of Stephen Lawrence Spalding. The 40-year-old man had last been seen on April 21, 1999, at the River Chase Apartments in Clarksville, Indiana. It wasn't until May 10th of that year that his family, unable to make contact with him, made the difficult decision to file a missing person report with the Louisville Metro Police Department. When he was last seen, Stephen was driving his white 1988 Chevrolet Beretta, a car that has also vanished without a trace. His disappearance left his loved ones with a profound sense of loss and a multitude of unanswered questions.

At the time he went missing, Stephen was described as a white male, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with a thin build. He had brown hair and green eyes. Distinctive marks included a four-inch scar on the right side of his abdomen and another scar in his pelvic area. When he was last seen, he had a beard and mustache. His family has not heard from him since the day he vanished, and the silence has been a heavy burden for them to bear. The lack of any communication or sightings has only deepened the mystery surrounding his case.

The investigation into Stephen's disappearance is being handled by the Louisville Metro Police Department. Despite their efforts, there have been no significant leads to indicate what may have happened to him. The absence of both Stephen and his vehicle has made the search even more challenging for law enforcement. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and friends, who continue to hope for answers and closure. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are a stark reminder of how quickly a person can vanish, leaving behind a void and a legacy of unanswered questions.
Last Seen: Apr 21, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Stephen Spalding | Louisville Metro PD, KY
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9868
  • 4839DMKY - Stephen Lawrence Spalding - Doe Network
  • 1999 Cold Case: Stephen Lawrence Spalding KY Tags ... - YouTube
  • Missing in the metro: Have you seen these people? - WLKY
  • Missing Persons | Louisville Metro PD, KY

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Jeffersonville, Indiana
    UP114481 • Found Apr 27, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 48–62 vs 39–40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Erlanger, Kentucky - unidentified case UP76
    John Doe — Erlanger, Kentucky
    UP76 • Found Jan 25, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39–40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"

    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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