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Benjamin Franklin Gray, a 50-year-old rancher from Montrose, Colorado, was last seen on the night of May 30, 1978. He left the Chipeta Bar and Café, where he rented the top floor, with a friend, Norman Ismay. The two were reportedly headed to Gray's family ranch in Gunnison County to lease some cattle. Ismay later claimed to have returned Gray to the Chipeta Bar around 4 a.m. on May 31, where he saw Gray enter the building. However, Gray never reached his room and has not been heard from since. ...Read More
Last Seen: May 31, 1978
Victim Details

Apr 05, 2011

Jul 12, 2023

Benjamin

Gray

96

50

64 inches

66 inches

165 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 31, 1978

Montrose

Colorado

Montrose County

81401

252

21455

Montrose Police Department

Montrose

Colorado

Montrose County

81401

434 South 1st Street, Colorado

9702525200

Local

Law Enforcement

78-1090

Montrose Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

11/15/2025


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