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Benjamin Cannon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Omaha, Nebraska on Mar 1, 1995

Victim Details

Created

Apr 24, 2009

Case Added

Feb 15, 2023

First Name

Benjamin

Last Name

Cannon

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Height To

74 inches

Weight

135 lbs

Weight To

180 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Mar 1, 1995

City

Omaha

State

Nebraska

County

Douglas County

Agency ID

7293

Agency Name

Omaha Police Department

Agency City

Omaha

Agency State

Nebraska

Agency County

Douglas County

Agency Zip Code

68102

Agency Contact

Brett Schrage

Contact Job Title

Sergeant

Agency Address

505 South 15th Street, Nebraska

Agency Phone

4024445818

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

11094-E

Agency Report Date

May 1, 2004

Primary Agency

Omaha Police Department

Case Contributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1969) and 9 other sources

Benjamin Richard Cannon, age 20, was last seen in late March 1995 at his residence on Weir Street in Omaha, Nebraska. He was involved with the Rainbow Family, a nomadic, cult-like religious group, at the time of his disappearance. Despite going missing in 1995, Cannon was not officially reported as missing until May 2004, nearly nine years later, because the police initially refused to accept a report.

At the time of his disappearance, Cannon was described as 6'2" tall, weighing around 180 pounds, with dark brown hair (cut in a buzz cut with bangs), and gray or hazel eyes. His ears were pierced, and he had no tattoos. Cannon was known to dress casually and sometimes wore a beret. It is believed that he may have been suffering from mental health issues at the time he disappeared.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and few details have emerged since he went missing. Despite efforts to locate him, no new leads have surfaced, and his case remains unsolved to this day. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Omaha Police Department.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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1691DMNE - Benjamin Richard Cannon - Doe Network

Benjamin Richard Cannon - The Charley Project

Benjamin Cannon | Whereabouts Still Unknown

Missing: Benjamin Richard Cannon - 411 Gina

Benjamin “Ben” Cannon has been... - Missing

Missing Persons Sunday: The case of Benjamin Richard Cannon.

Ben Cannon | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

Benjamin R. Cannon - Lincoln Journal Star

missing: benjamin richard cannon - Amber Rae Fricke - Facebook

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible

John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri

UP5019 • Found Jun 9, 1996

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Sex ✓Male

Age 92%Est. 22–27 vs 20 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 62%165 mi away

TimingFound 15 months after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'2"

Weight 35%239 lb vs 135–180 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

Benjamin Cannon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Omaha, Nebraska on Mar 1, 1995

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (9)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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