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Arthur Clifford Stephens Missing Person Case

Last seen in FALCON LAKE, Manitoba on Jul 19, 1970

Victim Details

Arthur Clifford

Stephens

102

46

68 inches

68 inches

150 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Pants Grey Shirt Green, Plaid Shoes Black Sweater Knitted Amputation Right Middle Finger, Tip missing Amputation Right Ring Finger, Tip missing Tattoo Left Thumb, Star Tattoo Right Upper Arm, Circular tattoo (exact design/pattern unknown) Tattoo Righ

Jul 19, 1970

FALCON LAKE

Manitoba

Falcon Beach RCMP ; (204) 986-6250;

Manitoba

[email protected]

(204) 349-8035

(204) 349-8035

Law Enforcement

2015216683

Falcon Beach RCMP ; (204) 986-6250;

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

Sep 23, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on 1 source
On a summer day in July of 1970, 46-year-old Arthur Clifford Stephens left his home in Gimli, Manitoba, with plans for a fishing trip in the scenic Whiteshell Provincial Park. He told his wife he would be back on July 21, 1970, and promised to call if his trip were to extend any longer. When July 22nd arrived with no word from Arthur and no sign of his return, his wife reported him missing to the police that day. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Caucasian male, 5'7' tall and weighing 150lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing grey pants and a green plaid shirt.

The search for Arthur began, and on August 1, 1970, a significant clue surfaced when his vehicle was discovered near Falcon Beach. This discovery prompted extensive searches of the surrounding land, lakes, and airspace. Despite these thorough efforts by authorities, no further evidence or leads were uncovered to indicate what might have happened to Arthur. He had several distinguishing features, including missing the tips of his right middle and ring fingers, and multiple tattoos: a star on each thumb, a rope and dagger on his left forearm, a knotted rope on his left forearm, and a circular design on his right upper arm.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no resolution in the disappearance of Arthur Clifford Stephens. The official investigation, including comprehensive ground, lake, and air searches, ultimately failed to locate him or provide any answers as to his whereabouts. His case remains an unsolved mystery, a story of a man who went on a fishing trip and seemingly vanished. Although his family has a headstone for him, his remains have never been found, leaving his loved ones without closure. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance on July 19, 1970, continue to be unknown.
Last Seen: Jul 19, 1970

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    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
    UP5296 • Found Dec 18, 1983
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 44–53 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 25%Different state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    Physical features: Tattoo: dagger
    Clothing: both mention pant, sweater

    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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