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Case Description
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Benjamin Shane Ridley, a 15-year-old from Burien, Washington, was last seen on July 2, 1982. At the time, he had recently been placed in a foster home, but disappeared only a day after arriving there. Prior to his placement, Benjamin had been living with his biological family, but he may have left his foster home with the intention of returning to them. Authorities classified his disappearance as an "endangered runaway" and believe he may have traveled to Seattle or remained in the local area.
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Last Seen: Jul 02, 1982
Last Seen: Jul 02, 1982
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Oct 27, 2017
Jun 19, 2023
Benjamin
Ridley
57
15
67 inches
130 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 02, 1982
Burien
Washington
King County
98166
No
418
35090
King County Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
Christopher Johnson
Detective
516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington
2062964155
County
Law Enforcement
C17030680
2017-08-31
King County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
11/27/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone heard any new updates on Benjamin Shane Ridley's case? It’s baffling that he wasn't rep... ...Read More
07/09/2024
07/09/2024
I came across the case of Benjamin Shane Ridley while diving into cold cases, and something about it... ...Read More
04/29/2023
04/29/2023
Has anyone else been following the case of Benjamin Shane Ridley? I can't wrap my head around the fa... ...Read More
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
