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Fernando Benitez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on Jul 29, 2008

Victim Details

Nov 21, 2011

Jan 03, 2024

Fernando

Benitez

73

56

66 inches

154 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 29, 2008

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85746

11015

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

Raul Mata

Detective

1750 East Benson Highway, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

080803223

2008-08-03

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/14/2026


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Benitez was last seen getting a gray late-model pickup truck in front of his business in Tucson, Arizona on July 29, 2008. He may have been living in the Tohono O'Odham Reservation area at the time. He has never been heard from again. His family reported him missing on August 3.

Benitez may be driving a Chevrolet Suburban. It's uncharacteristic of him to be out of touch with his relatives. His disappearance is considered suspicious and his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jul 29, 2008

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