Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Benton Zastawnik missing person case profile photo

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


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
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 ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Benton Zastawnik, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Dec 19, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • The Missing: Where is Benton Zastawnik? 6 years and still no answers
  • Cleveland police ask for help solving cold case of missing man
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Has anyone else looked into Benton Zastawnik's involvement with community events in Cleveland before... ...Read More
    11/22/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Benton Zastawnik

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Cleveland, Ohio

    Joshua Rosado missing person case in Cleveland, Ohio

    Joshua Rosado

    Missing: Nov 12, 2020
    In the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, a family was forever changed when 34-year-old Male Joshua Rosado va ...Read More
    Kejuan Sarter missing person case in Cleveland, Ohio

    Kejuan Sarter

    Missing: Dec 18, 2006
    In the winter of 2006, the life of 23-year-old Kejuan Lathomas Sarter took a turn that left his fami ...Read More
    Andrew Thomas Fleming missing person case in Cleveland, Ohio

    Andrew Thomas Fleming

    Missing: Dec 29, 2016
    On the evening of December 29, 2016, a sense of joy and excitement filled the air for the Fleming fa ...Read More
    Cordell Shepherd missing person case in Cleveland, Ohio

    Cordell Shepherd

    Missing: Mar 01, 2004
    In March of 2004, a 27-year-old man named Cordell Raymond Shepherd, also known by his nickname 'Cork ...Read More
    Martin A. Malone missing person case in Cleveland, Ohio

    Martin A. Malone

    Missing: Aug 01, 2019
    In the summer or early autumn of 2019, a man named Martin A. Malone vanished from the city of Clevel ...Read More
    Ahmad Laryea missing person case in Cleveland, Ohio

    Ahmad Laryea

    Missing: Feb 12, 2022
    In the winter of 2022, a 30-year-old man named Ahmad Laryea vanished from Cleveland, Ohio. He was la ...Read More
    Gary Stephens missing person case in Cleveland, Ohio

    Gary Stephens

    Missing: Aug 07, 2025
    In the late summer of 2025, concern grew for the well-being of Gary Stephens, a 64-year-old man from ...Read More