Carlos Leroy Stephens of Loranger was reported missing after his yellow 2003 Chevrolet Tracker was found abandoned on LA 449 in the Pine Grove area of St. Helena Parish. The vehicle was discovered on a Thursday in mid-October 2022; that finding is the primary public clue about his disappearance.

Deputies from the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office searched for Stephens and asked the public for any information.

The case has seen no significant public updates since the initial reports, leaving the circumstances of his disappearance unresolved. If anyone knew Carlos Leroy Stephens or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward to assist the investigation.