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Stephen Carey Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Jul 7, 2019

Victim Details

Nov 25, 2019

Mar 17, 2021

Stephen

Carey

66

59

68 inches

69 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 7, 2019

Las Cruces

New Mexico

Doña Ana County

No

67482

El Segundo Police Department

El Segundo

California

Los Angeles County

90245

348 Main Street, California

3105242200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.elsegundopd.org/

DR#19-0001749

Jul 10, 2019

El Segundo Police Department

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61764) and 13 other sources
Stephen Carey, a 59-year-old from California, was last seen on July 7, 2019, while on a personal vacation in Las Cruces, New Mexico. An avid mountain biker and outdoorsman, Carey visited the Dripping Springs Visitor Center, where he inquired about local trails in the Organ Mountains. The following day, he checked out of his hotel but never returned home. His family reported him missing on July 11, 2019.

On July 12, Carey's white Subaru was found near the Baylor Canyon Trailhead, but his black Motobécane mountain bike and wallet were missing, and no bike tracks were located near the vehicle. Despite extensive search efforts, including a flyover of the nearby White Sands Missile Range, where access is restricted, no signs of Carey were found.

Carey, known for his adventurous spirit, had previously undertaken challenging hiking and biking trips. Investigators have not ruled out various possibilities, including an accident in the Organ Mountains, a potential kidnapping, or that he voluntarily disappeared. The case remains unsolved, and both New Mexico and California authorities continue to investigate.

If anyone has information, they are urged to contact the New Mexico State Police.
Last Seen: Jul 7, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (13)

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  • Stephen Carey still missing a year after report was made
  • Search for Stephen Carey - Facebook
  • Stephen Edward Carey - The Charley Project
  • Family believes man missing in Organ Mountains on restricted ...
  • WSMR ready to support missing man search | Article - Army.mil
  • Stephen Edward Carey - Locations Unknown
  • Missing Stephen Edward Carey
  • Search for Steve Carey: Family struggles to keep ... - YouTube
  • True Consequences Podcast | MISSING Monday: Stephen Edward ...
  • The Disappearance of Stephen Carey
  • Stephen Edward Carey : r/NotForgotten - Reddit
  • Stephen Edward Carey, 59, Las Cruces, 8 July 2019 *car found near ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP61764

    • 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 — El Paso, Texas
    UP79032 • Found Jan 1, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 90%46 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 41%213 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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