Left: Crane, circa 1993; Right: Age-progression by NCMEC to 23

Stephanie Lyn Crane
Missing since October 11, 1993 from Challis, Custer County, Idaho.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 28, 1984
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 8 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'2; 65-85 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown thick, wavy hair; blue eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Stephanie has a cowlick on the right side of her hairline
• Clothing: Maroon and white striped hooded shirt with the word "Gimme" on the front, maroon sweatpants, maroon and white shoes.
• Other: Some agencies spell Stephanie's middle name "Lynn."

Circumstances of Disappearance
Crane left a bowling alley in Challis on October 11, 1993. She was last seen walking toward Challis High School at approximately 6 p.m. that evening. Crane was headed to her family's residence nearby at the time of her disappearance. She never arrived home and has not been heard from again. She is believed to have been taken against her will by a stranger. A yellow pickup truck may be connected to her disappearance.

Keith Glenn Hescock has been investigated for possible involvement in Crane's case, and also the case of Amber Shawnell Hoopes. Hescock kidnapped a 14-year-old girl in June 2002. She escaped from him and he later committed suicide. Hescock had worked for the Hoopes family, and his neighbor says he was in Challis the weekend Crane disappeared. He also owned a yellow pickup truck similar one that may be connected to Crane's case. Authorities have not been able to link him to either disappearance, however.

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

Custer County Sheriff's Office
Linda Dubiel
208-879-2232

Agency Case Number: 93-1050

NCMEC Number: NCMC784139

NCIC Number: M-681357175
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse