STEVEN ANDERSON
Current age (if alive)
69
Gender
male
Nationality
Westville, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Date of case
4/7/1975
Country
United States
State / Province
New Jersey
City
New Lisbon
Physical Description
Height
173 cm
Weight
64 kg
Eye color
Hazel/Blue
Hair color
Brown
Ethnicity
White
Additional Photos
Details
Steven Anderson, then age 17, and David Williams, then age 12, were reported missing from the New Lisbon State School, now called the New Lisbon Developmental Center, located in Burlington County, New Jersey, on April 7, 1975. Both boys lived at the 1,896-acre center located off Route 72 in the New Jersey Pinelands. They had diagnosed developmental disabilities and were unable to care for themselves without supervision. The boys, who were roommates, were last seen at approximately 4:15 p.m., walking towards their residence from a nearby ball field where they had been playing with staff members.
Remarks
Steven had a chipped front tooth. He was known to have trouble communicating. Steven was last seen wearing a blue hooded jacket and blue pants.
Last updated: 5/30/2026