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

C17030680

2017-08-31

King County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

10/02/2024


Area Last Seen:
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