In the summer of 1998, a 47-year-old man named Steven Raymond was navigating a period of transition in his life in New Britain, Connecticut. Earlier that year, his parents had moved into a smaller, one-bedroom apartment, which meant Steven, who had been living with them, had to find other arrangements. He found temporary shelter at the local Salvation Army and the Friendship Center. For about three months leading up to his disappearance, he had been sleeping outdoors near South Street.
Despite these challenges, Steven maintained a close connection with his family, regularly joining his parents for breakfast and weekend meals, and visiting them each evening. He also frequented the Friendship Center for other meals.
On July 28, 1998, Steven was last seen in the area of South Street and Stanley Street. He had recently received the disappointing news that his application for a city apartment had been denied. While this news had angered him, those who knew him did not describe him as being depressed or suicidal. That evening, he left his parents' home with the intention of sleeping outside in his usual area. He was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with the word 'Alert' in yellow on the left breast, a light blue button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up, jeans, and black sneakers. After that night, Steven Raymond was never heard from again.
In the days that followed his disappearance, a concerning discovery was made at the location where he planned to sleep. His sleeping bag and other personal belongings were found abandoned. This discovery only deepened the mystery and the growing concern for his well-being. Steven, who had a history of mental illness and relied on antidepressants and painkillers, had vanished without a trace. Despite the passage of time, little additional information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts. The case of Steven Raymond's disappearance remains an unsolved and painful chapter for his loved ones, a story of a man who, while facing personal difficulties, maintained strong family ties until he inexplicably disappeared.Last Seen: Jul 28, 1998
