About the Author

Steven F. Meeker is a passionate historian and storyteller whose fascination with America’s underworld began in childhood, paging through newspapers and classic crime magazines. Growing up in the 1950s and 60s, Steven was captivated by the tension of good versus evil—an interest that eventually drove him to meticulously research forgotten cases and bring them to life for modern readers.

With an investigative approach that blends journalistic rigor and cinematic detail, Steven has authored multiple works of historical nonfiction, including One Man Escaped and The Mystery of Flight 178. His writing immerses readers in authentic settings, uncovering hidden truths while capturing the human drama behind
each event.

When not digging through archives or interviewing sources, Steven enjoys sharing his findings at libraries, book clubs, and true-crime conferences. His goal: to ensure that stories like the Sixth Man Missing bank robbery are never lost to history.