Douglas Bensimon Missing Person Case

Douglas Joseph Bensimon, 33, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on August 20, 1985, from his home in Lake Worth, Florida. That morning, he informed his wife that he planned to stay home and complete yard work. Around 8:30 a.m., when his wife left for work, Bensimon was on the phone. However, when she returned home at approximately 5:00 p.m., Bensimon was nowhere to be found. The house was unlocked, the yard work remained undone, and he had left behind most of his personal belongings, including his vehicle. The only items missing were his wallet and keys, which raised concerns about the nature of his disappearance.

Bensimon was last seen wearing tan shorts, a blue polo shirt with gold trim, and flip-flops. Despite initial searches and investigations, no significant clues have surfaced about his whereabouts. Authorities consider foul play a possibility, as no obvious explanation for his disappearance has been found. Over the years, his case has remained unsolved, and despite public appeals for information, there have been no breakthroughs in understanding what happened to him on that August day.

Several organizations, including the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and national missing persons databases, have documented his case. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, as Bensimon's fate remains one of the many cold cases in Florida. His family and law enforcement officials still hope for answers regarding this unsolved disappearance.
Last Seen: Aug 20, 1985

Douglas Joseph Bensimon - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP17627

6038DMFL - Douglas Joseph Bensimon - Doe Network

Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1980 to 1986 - Poli-con-deaths