Left: Palacios, circa 1993; Right: Age-progression by NCMEC to 17 years (circa 2006)

Stephen Michael Palacios
Missing since March 28, 1993 from Waco, McLennan County, Texas.
Classification: Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 21, 1989
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 3 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'0" (91 cm); 40 lbs (18 kg)
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White/Hispanic male. Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Stephen has a strawberry birthmark on his right thigh.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Stephen was abducted by his non-custodial father, Stephen Palacios, Jr.
A felony warrant for Custodial Interference was issued for the abductor on April 27, 1993.

Stephen Palacios

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: May 28, 1968
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 25 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'5"; 160 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White/Hispanic male. Brown hair; brown eyes.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

McLennan County Sheriff's Office
817-757-5000

NCMEC #: NCMC785483

NCIC Number: M-653870280
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
TXDPS