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Stephen Cox Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gainesville, Florida on Sep 4, 2019

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Victim Details

Oct 14, 2019

Mar 18, 2024

Stephen

Cox

75

68

74 inches

220 lbs

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 4, 2019

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

32641

No

64818

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

32608

Jeremy York

Detective

2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Florida

3523674000

County

Law Enforcement

https://acso.us/

19-8389

Sep 5, 2019

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

9050

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60851) and 6 other sources
Stephen Cox, a 68-year-old man from Gainesville, Florida, was last seen on September 4, 2019. His disappearance is considered suspicious, as his burned white Ford F-150 truck was found at the bottom of a sinkhole shortly after he was last seen. Inside his home, investigators found his wallet, credit cards, and cash, but his cell phone, which is believed to be a Samsung smartphone, was missing. These unusual circumstances have led investigators to suspect foul play in his case.

Originally from California, Stephen had moved to Gainesville in March 2019, only months before he went missing. His family and authorities continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts, as his case remains unsolved and active.
Last Seen: Sep 4, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Stephen Cox, 73 Missing from: Gainesville, Florida ... - Missing Person
  • Missing People In America - Stephen Cox was last heard from on ...
  • Missing People In America - Stephen Cox was last ... - Facebook
  • ASO: A missing man case turns into a possible homicide investigation
  • Alachua County Sheriff's Office asking for help in solving possible ...
  • Alachua County deputies search for a man missing since September

    • 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 — 20 acre unmaintained field, Florida
    UP66284 • Found Jan 17, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 68
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen

    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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