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Stephen Yarbrough, age 31, was last seen on November 18, 1993, in Portland, Oregon. Details regarding his disappearance are sparse, but it is believed that he may have been in Clackamas County around the time he went missing. At the time of his disappearance, Yarbrough was described as a white male, standing at 5'11" and weighing about 145 pounds, with brown hair.

There has been little public information released about the circumstances leading to his disappearance, and his case remains ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 18, 1993

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Victim Details

Aug 13, 2014

Jan 08, 2024

Stephen

Yarbrough

62

31

71 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 1993, a profound and lasting mystery began to unfold in Portland, Oregon, with the disappearance of 31-year-old Stephen Lee Yarbrough. On November 18th of that year, Stephen, a man with brown hair and blue eyes, was last seen in the bustling city he called home. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches and weighing around 145 pounds, his sudden absence left a void in the lives of those who knew him. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are scarce, painting a vague and unsettling picture for his family and the investigators tasked with finding him. The initial report of his disappearance wasn't filed until February 27, 1994, several months after he was last seen, adding another layer of complexity to an already challenging investigation. The investigation into Stephen's disappearance, handled by the Portland Police Bureau, has been a long and arduous journey with few definitive answers. One of the few potential leads in the case is the possibility that he may have been in Clackamas County around the time he went missing. This detail, though seemingly minor, offers a potential geographic area of interest outside of Portland, but without further information, it remains a fragment in a much larger puzzle. The passage of time has only deepened the mystery, transforming his case into a cold one, yet the search for answers continues. Decades have passed since Stephen Yarbrough was last seen, and his case remains an open wound for his loved ones and the community. The lack of significant developments over the years has been a source of immense pain and frustration. Despite the tireless efforts of law enforcement, the specific details of what happened to Stephen on that November day in 1993 are still unknown. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and the enduring hope that one day, the truth will come to light. The overview of this case is one of profound uncertainty, a narrative defined by the absence of closure and the persistent question of what became of Stephen Lee Yarbrough.

Nov 18, 1993

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

No

15628

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97204

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

94-21414

1994-02-27

Portland Police Bureau

Brown

Blue

Blue

05/25/2026


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