Benjamin Ridley

Missing
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. ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 02, 1982
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    Victim Details

    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

    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

    https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff.aspx

    C17030680

    2017-08-31

    King County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    10/02/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I am devastated to hear that Benjamin is missing. I knew him and he was a kind and compassionate per... ...Read More
    06/10/2024
    I am currently working on a story about the disappearance of Benjamin Ridley and I am reaching out t... ...Read More
    12/27/2023
    Is there a GoFundMe set up for the Benjamin family? If so, could someone please share the link? Than... ...Read More
    03/17/2023
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