Steven Lee Smith, 52, of Lafayette, Indiana, was last seen leaving his residence near South 4th Street at about 12:40 a.m. on December 6, 2008, reportedly walking toward downtown and the river. Family and friends lost contact after his disappearance; his apartment was later described as unusually clean and several personal items were missing.

Roommate Wesley Elliott Kelly admitted involvement in Smith’s disappearance, saying an argument turned physical, that he assaulted Smith and that he knocked Smith off a bridge into the Wabash River. Kelly was convicted of murder in 2010 and given a 60-year sentence. Smith’s body has never been recovered despite extensive searches, and authorities believe it may remain in the Wabash River.

The case remains an unresolved missing person investigation. If anyone has information about Steven’s last known movements, the bridge area that night, or possible sightings near the river, please share what is known.