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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3356) and 1 other source
In the quiet community of South Windsor, Connecticut, a man named Benet Andrew Rothstein lived his life. At the age of 45, he was a member of the community, a person with routines, relationships, and a future that seemed to stretch out before him. However, on February 17, 1993, that future became an unsettling question mark. On that day, Benet was last seen, and then, he was gone. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were, and remain, unknown, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him. There were no immediate signs of foul play, no notes left behind to explain his absence, just an abrupt and complete silence. The lack of clarity has been a heavy burden for any friends and family to carry through the decades that have followed.

At the time he went missing, Benet was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 162 pounds. His physical appearance was a familiar sight to those in his circle, but these details became crucial pieces of information for law enforcement and the public in the search that ensued. The investigation into his disappearance was opened, and his case was assigned the number 93-01215 by the South Windsor Police Department. His information was also entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP3356. Despite these efforts, the trail grew cold, and the days turned into weeks, then months, and now years, without any significant breakthroughs. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, but it has deepened the mystery of his whereabouts.

The case of Benet Andrew Rothstein is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace. He was known by the nickname 'Redstar' and also as Benet A. Rothstein. For over three decades, his case has remained open, a persistent and unanswered question in the hearts of those who remember him and within the files of law enforcement. The details of his last known moments remain elusive, and the reasons for his disappearance are a subject of speculation. With no clear evidence of what transpired, investigators and his loved ones are left to ponder a multitude of possibilities. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, a man who seemingly vanished from his life, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and an ongoing search for truth and closure that has spanned generations.

Last Seen: Feb 17, 1993

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8048
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8048 • Found Oct 12, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 71%202 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15537
John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts
UP15537 • Found Aug 4, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 97%143 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5727
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5727 • Found Oct 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 87%135 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7614
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7614 • Found Oct 14, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7782
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7782 • Found Mar 24, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%180 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Jersey City, New Jersey
UP1782 • Found Aug 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 162 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7873
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7873 • Found Mar 9, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 74%125 lb vs 162 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15801
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts
UP15801 • Found Sep 14, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–57 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 162 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%106 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 79%195 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%179 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

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