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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3224) and 3 other sources
In the late summer of 2000, a 41-year-old man named Stephen Dwayne Talley vanished while traveling in Virginia. Known to his friends and family as Stevie, he was last seen on August 17, 2000. On that day, Stephen, a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, was reportedly hitchhiking to Waynesboro, Virginia. Standing at five feet eight inches and weighing around 150 pounds, he had a noticeable scar on the top of his head. At the time of his disappearance, there was concern for his well-being as he suffered from seizures.

The circumstances surrounding Stephen's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or to the investigators working on his case. He was last seen in Lovingston, Virginia, with the intention of getting a ride to Waynesboro. From that point on, there has been no contact with him, and he has not been heard from again. The Nelson County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, but the case has yielded little information over the years. His case is classified as one of an endangered missing person.

Decades have passed since Stephen Talley was last seen, and his case has grown cold. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open with the Nelson County Sheriff's Office. Information about what he was wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him has not been made widely available. The lack of new leads has left his family and community without answers, and the overview of his case is one of a man who simply vanished without a trace while trying to get from one town to another.

Last Seen: Aug 17, 2000

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Manassas, Virginia - unidentified case UP6305
John Doe — Manassas, Virginia
UP6305 • Found Jul 30, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP13436 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Gambrills, Maryland - unidentified case UP932
John Doe — Gambrills, Maryland
UP932 • Found Mar 29, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland - unidentified case UP970
John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland
UP970 • Found Jan 26, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 99%134 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fayetteville, North Carolina - unidentified case UP6263
John Doe — Fayetteville, North Carolina
UP6263 • Found Aug 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 54%208 mi away
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Union Beach, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1536
John Doe — Union Beach, New Jersey
UP1536 • Found May 15, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 45%301 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Rockville, Maryland
UP2901 • Found Jan 18, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
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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