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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51435) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2018, the family of 26-year-old Charles 'Ben' Lee was thrown into a state of uncertainty and fear. The last time his father saw him was on July 3, 2018. Following that final sighting, information surfaced that Charles had been discharged from Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, on July 6, 2018. From that moment on, a concerning silence fell over Charles's life. He has not been seen or heard from since his release from the medical facility. This abrupt and complete lack of communication was out of character and immediately raised alarms among his loved ones.

The days turned into weeks with no word from Charles. A profound sense of worry deepened as his family and friends realized the extent of his disappearance. His cell phone, once a constant connection to his world, was turned off. His usually active social media profiles became dormant, with no new posts or interactions to indicate his whereabouts or well-being. The digital footprints he once left behind had vanished, leaving a void of information and a growing number of unanswered questions for those desperately searching for him. The New York City Police Department's 77th Precinct was notified, and a missing persons case was officially opened on July 17, 2018, formalizing the search for the young man who seemed to have vanished without a trace from the bustling streets of Brooklyn.

Charles is described as a Black and Hispanic male, standing between 5'10' and 6'0' tall and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His loved ones have also noted several distinct physical features that could aid in his identification. These include a very noticeable scar on the top of one of his hands, stretching from the middle knuckle to about an inch past his wrist. He also has several tattoos: the letter 'C' on his left triceps, the letter 'L' on his right triceps, and a faint tribal band on his right arm. The investigation into his disappearance has remained open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts at the medical center and the subsequent silence have left a void of information, making the search for answers a difficult and ongoing effort.

Last Seen: Jul 6, 2018