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Lindall Ray Benedict, a 37-year-old man from Lansing, Michigan, was last seen on December 16, 1980. At the time of his disappearance, Benedict was described as 5'10" tall, weighing about 180 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes. He had a distinctive scar on the top of his head and several scars on his back from past boils. Known by the nickname "Butch," he also used the alias "Lyle Palmer."
Benedict's whereabouts have been a mystery for over four decades. He was last known to be ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 16, 1980
Benedict's whereabouts have been a mystery for over four decades. He was last known to be ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 16, 1980
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May 09, 2011
Jul 18, 2019
Lindall
Benedict
80
37
70 inches
180 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 16, 1980
Lansing
Michigan
Eaton County
286
2804
Eaton County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte
Michigan
Eaton County
48813
1025 Independence Blvd., Michigan
5175433512
County
Law Enforcement
81-420-C
1981-02-08
Eaton County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/02/2025
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