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Mar 19, 2024
Benito
Chamorro
47
15
67 inches
150 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Male
On a spring day in Seattle, Washington, March 21, 1992, a 15-year-old boy named Benito Chamorro was seen for the last time. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Native American male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood at five feet seven inches tall and weighed approximately 150 pounds. The circumstances surrounding what happened on that day remain unclear, and details about what he was wearing have never been released by law enforcement. The lack of specific information regarding his activities or potential destination has made the investigation into his disappearance incredibly challenging from the very beginning. The days turned into weeks, and then years, with no sign of Benito. His case was officially reported to the Seattle Police Department on the same day he was last seen, March 21, 1992. Despite the immediate report, the investigation struggled to gain traction. Over the years, his case has been entered into national databases for missing persons, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), in the hope that new leads might emerge. These platforms have helped to keep his memory alive and his case in the public consciousness, even decades later. Benito Chamorro's disappearance is one of many long-unsolved missing persons cases in the Seattle area. The absence of concrete evidence or witnesses has left his family and investigators with more questions than answers. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who have vanished without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of uncertainty and heartache. The investigation, now decades old, remains open, a silent testament to the enduring hope of finding answers and bringing Benito home.
Mar 21, 1992
Seattle
Washington
King County
No
8508
Seattle Police Department
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
Tanya Woldstad
Police Officer
610 5th Avenue, Washington
2066255011
Local
Law Enforcement
92-125182
1992-03-21
Seattle Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
06/17/2026
