May 21, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Coroner’s Bureau needs the public's help locating the family of 66-year-old Stephen Eugene Hill.

The Coroner's office believes Stephen has relatives in the Bay Area, but their whereabouts and information are unknown. It is crucial to locate the immediate family members so the Coroner's Office can release the body and allow him to have a proper burial.

If you, or anyone you know, have any information, please contact our Coroner's Office at 209.385.7369.

Source & photo: Merced County Sheriff's Office