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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38119) and 6 other sources
Benson Lee Spears, a 42-year-old man from Liberty, Kentucky, vanished under mysterious circumstances in the winter of 2015. The last known contact with Spears was a phone call he made from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on December 9, 2015. Since that day, his family and friends have not heard from him, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The specifics of why he was in Mexico have not been widely publicized, adding to the unsettling nature of his case. The Casey County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating his disappearance, but the international element of the case presents significant challenges.

Described as a white male, approximately 5'8' tall and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds, Spears had several distinguishing features. He had graying, almost bald hair and green eyes. He also had a gray beard at the time he went missing. His body was adorned with numerous tattoos, including a dragon on his back, a cross with a rose on his left arm, and the words 'I Stand Alone' on his right forearm. He also had tattoos of the names 'Timothy', 'Patrick', 'Brittany', and 'Holly' on his chest. Other notable physical characteristics included crooked pinkie fingers, a previously pierced left ear, and a possible scar on the right side of his forehead.

The investigation into Benson Spears' disappearance has been ongoing for years with very little information available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as MP38119. The lack of new leads has left his family in a painful state of uncertainty. The overview of this case reveals a man who seemingly vanished after a phone call from a foreign country, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. The efforts to find him continue, with law enforcement and his loved ones hoping for any information that could bring clarity to his sudden and prolonged absence.

Last Seen: Dec 9, 2015

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee - unidentified case UP107847
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee
UP107847 • Found Aug 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Harriman, Tennessee
UP139160 • Found Jan 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%98 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'8"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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