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Santiago Benitez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bethesda, Maryland on Oct 06, 2001

Victim Details

Created

Nov 18, 2019

Case Added

Feb 14, 2020

Firstname

Santiago

Lastname

Benitez

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

73 inches

Height To

81 inches

Weight

190 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 06, 2001

City

Bethesda

State

Maryland

County

Montgomery County

Zip Code

20817

Tribal Land

Agency ID

66383

Agency Name

Montgomery County Police Department

Agency City

Gaithersburg

Agency State

Maryland

Agency County

Montgomery County

Agency Zip Code

20878

Agency Contact

Agency Address

Public Safety Headquarters, Maryland

Agency Phone

3012798000

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/about/index.html

Agency Case #

01247427

Agency Report Date

2001-10-09

Primary Agency

Montgomery County Police Department

CaseContributors

9703

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/26/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Santiago Benitez, a 24-year-old man from Bethesda, Maryland, was reported missing on October 6, 2001. Described by family and friends as outgoing and ambitious, Benitez’s sudden disappearance raised significant alarms. He was last seen leaving his residence, and his failure to return or make contact led to immediate concerns among his loved ones.

Following his disappearance, the Montgomery County Police Department launched an extensive investigation. Officers conducted searches in the ...

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