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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29393) and 4 other sources
In the coastal city of Newport, Oregon, the summer of 2014 was marked by the unsettling disappearance of 25-year-old Benjamin Lamar Roberson. He was last seen on the Fourth of July, a day typically filled with celebration, which has since become a somber anniversary for those who knew him. At the time of his disappearance, Benjamin was described as a White male, standing between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing between 150 and 180 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes. A notable feature was a large scar across his jaw, the result of an accident the previous year, which was often concealed by a beard.

Details surrounding the circumstances of Benjamin's disappearance remain sparse and have not been widely publicized, leaving a painful void for his family and community. The official record simply states that he was last seen on that holiday, with no further information about his activities, his state of mind, or who he might have been with. The Newport Police Department opened an investigation into his case, but the lack of substantial leads has left many questions unanswered. His case is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national database for missing persons, under case number MP29393, ensuring his information remains accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country.

The years since Benjamin Roberson vanished have been filled with silence and an enduring lack of closure. For his loved ones, the passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers. The investigation, led by the Newport Police Department, has remained open, a quiet testament to a life interrupted. The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families to navigate an ambiguous and painful reality. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence; a young man disappeared from his life without a trace on a summer holiday, and the reasons why, along with his whereabouts, remain an unresolved mystery.

Last Seen: Jul 4, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Florence, Oregon - unidentified case UP97387
John Doe — Florence, Oregon
UP97387 • Found Sep 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'4" vs 6'0"–6'2"

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