Merced County Authorities Seek Family of 66-Year-Old Deceased Man

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 weeks ago on

May 20, 2026

Merced County authorities are asking for the public’s help locating relatives of 66-year-old Stephen Eugene Hill so his body can be released for burial. (Merced County SO)

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The Merced County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau is asking for the public’s help in locating the family of a 66-year-old man so his body can be released for burial.

Authorities said they are seeking relatives of Stephen Eugene Hill, who they believe has family members living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Officials said the whereabouts and contact information for his relatives are unknown.

The coroner’s office said locating Hill’s immediate family is necessary so the body can be released and he can receive a proper burial.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Merced County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau at (209) 385-7369.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.