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Benton Zastawnik Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec 19, 2018

Victim Details

Dec 26, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Benton

Zastawnik

66

59

72 inches

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 19, 2018

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44109

No

43452

Cleveland Police Department - Headquarters

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44113

Jeffry Grabski

Detective

1300 Ontario Street, Ohio

2166235218

Local

Law Enforcement

2018-381181

2018-12-19

Cleveland Police Department - Headquarters

9868

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/11/2026


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On the morning of December 19, 2018, the life of a Cleveland, Ohio family was unassumingly altered. Benton E. Zastawnik, known to his loved ones as Ben, was at his home on Plymouth Road. His wife saw him sleeping when she left for work that day; however, upon her return, the 59-year-old was gone. The circumstances of his departure were immediately alarming. Ben had left without any of his essential personal belongings; his wallet, keys, and phone were all left behind at the residence. The absenc ...
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