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Stephen Cooper's body was found on February 23, 2006 in a rock quarry near Rancho Mirage, California.

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For months the Cooper family wondered and worried about the whereabouts of Stephen Cooper. Missing since September 2005, a discovery on February 23, 2006 would provide some relief to family members and some unanswered questions for cops.
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Missing Man Has Family Worried

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Sheriff's deputies in Riverside County, California are trying to locate Steve Cooper, who disappeared sometime on Thursday, September 22, 2005.  Cops say that Cooper spoke with family on the phone, likely had a business-related meeting in San Bernadino County in the afternoon and hasn't been seen since.  Family and friends are worried sick.

That morning was just like any other for Steve.  He phoned his father, Ken Cooper, at around 10:30 a.m. to coordinate getting together that evening. He promised to call later that night.

Ken was anxious to hear from his son later in the day, because they were scheduled to go together to the airport to pick up Ken's wife and daughter (Steve's mother and sister,) Kathie and Cindy, returning from an international vacation.

No Show For The Airport

The Coopers say their son Steve very uncharacteristically did not show up for the airport rendezvous and missed a scheduled late family dinner that night.  Frantic, they called Steve's children and friends, but no one had heard from him. 

Panicked, the Coopers called police the next morning and filed a missing persons report on Friday.  Riverside County California Sheriff's deputies are investigating and have classified the case as a missing adult with unknown circumstances.  The last known contact with Steve Cooper was that September 22, 2005 morning phone call.

 


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Recovered; Feb 23, 2006

A Chilling Discovery


On February 23, 2006 -- about five months after his mysterious disappearance, police finally learned the whereabouts of Stephen Cooper. According to police, a dog dropped a severed and dehydrated forearm on the doorstep of a home near Morongo, California.

After a search police soon found the remains of Stephen Cooper in a rock quarry close to the western edge of the Morongo Indian reservation. Police say that clothing, a wallet, and a drivers license were found at the scene.

While the discovery brought long awaited relief to the Cooper family, the mystery now turned into a homicide investigation. Cops say that the condition in which the body was found warrants such an inquiry, however, there have been no recent developments.

Police are hoping for the public's help in figuring out the events surrounding Stephen Cooper's death.




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Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Age at Disappearance:
52
Current Age:
55
Date of Death:
Sep 2005 - Feb 2006
Age Range at Time of Death:
51 - 52
Height:
5'9" - 6'0"
Weight:
168 lbs.
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Brown
  • Has a mustache
Eyes:
  • Brown
Scars and Tattoos:
  • Scar on lower left abdomen
Traits and Habits:
  • Works in real estate management
  • Father and grandfather
  • No known medical conditions
  • Has never gone missing in the past
Location information:
  • Steve Cooper lives in Mentone, California.
Last Seen:
  • San Bernardino County , CA
  • Steve was last seen at a meeting for work in San Bernardino County.
Other Possible Locations:
  • California
  • Steve has not been in touch with family or friends and uncharacteristically missed an appointment with his parents.
Last Known Locations:
  • Mentone , CA
Steve is self-employed and lives on Mentone Boulevard in Mentone, California.
Vehicle To Look For:
  • Steve's truck is missing, as well. It is a 2000 maroon Chevy S-10 pickup truck with commercial California tags: 6W19243.

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Media Photo Steve was last seen at a business meeting in San Bernardino County wearing a black polo shirt blue shorts and sandals missing persons,Stephen Cooper
Steve was last seen at a business meeting in San Bernardino County wearing a black polo shirt, blue shorts and sandals.
Media Photo This is the license plate from Steve s missing truck It is a 2000 maroon Chevy S 10 pickup missing persons,Stephen Cooper
This is the license plate from Steve's missing truck. It is a 2000 maroon, Chevy S-10 pickup.

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This is the license plate from Steve's missing truck. It is a 2000 maroon, Chevy S-10 pickup.

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