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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50225) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 2017, a 50-year-old man named Steven Craig Browder was last seen in Jennings, a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. The exact date of his last contact was August 17, 2017. However, the alarm wasn't raised for several months. It wasn't until March of the following year, 2018, that family members grew concerned after being unable to get in touch with him. When they went to check on him at his apartment located in the 8800 block of Lucas and Hunt Road, they were unable to find him, and he was officially reported as a missing person on March 6, 2018.

Steven, a Black male, was described as being 5'10' and weighing around 240 pounds. He had short black hair and brown eyes. A distinct physical characteristic was a birthmark on the inside of his right forearm. At the time of his disappearance, it was noted that he had a mental health diagnosis and it was believed that he had not been taking his prescribed medication for some time. The clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing is unknown. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were, and remain, unclear.

An investigation into his disappearance uncovered a significant and troubling clue. Authorities discovered that Steven's vehicle had been located and towed as an abandoned vehicle from the Illinois side of the McKinley Bridge. This discovery added a layer of complexity to the case, leaving more questions than answers. Despite the efforts of the St. Louis County Police Department, his case remains unsolved. The lack of clear evidence or leads has made it difficult for investigators and his family to find closure. The official classification of his case is that of an endangered missing person, a somber acknowledgment of the vulnerability and concern surrounding his well-being.

Last Seen: Aug 17, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — East St. Louis, Illinois - unidentified case UP59122
John Doe — East St. Louis, Illinois
UP59122 • Found Jul 12, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 55–75 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri - unidentified case UP70471
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP70471 • Found Jun 1, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 50 when missing
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 72%182 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri - unidentified case UP154537
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP154537 • Found Nov 30, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 52%234 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%251 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Washington Park, Illinois
UP71367 • Found Jun 4, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'10"

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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