Benjamin Mckenzie was a 54-year-old Black / African American man reported missing from Washington, District of Columbia, with his last known contact listed as March 1, 2025. Online case summaries tied to NamUs case MP150504 describe him as 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 230 to 250 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His last known location was associated with the Washington, DC 20002 area in Northeast Washington.
The circumstances made Benjamin’s absence especially concerning to his family. According to publicly available case information, relatives reported on July 19, 2025, that he had not been seen or heard from by any family member for months. They also noted a troubling change in his routine: he had stopped paying for his storage unit in February, something he had consistently and reliably done for years. That detail suggested his disappearance was out of character and gave investigators and the public an important timeline marker for when concern began to deepen.
The case was handled by the DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit. The MPD missing persons website directs the public to report missing person information by calling 202-727-9099 or texting the tip line at 50411, and it explains that a “critical missing person” can include someone whose specific circumstances suggest danger, possible foul play, a life-threatening situation, or another urgent concern.
Benjamin’s case was documented through NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, which is described by the National Institute of Justice as a central database and support program used by law enforcement, medical examiners, coroners, investigators, and families to help resolve missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases. NamUs provides a way for publicly visible case details to be shared while also supporting professional investigative work behind the scenes.
The attached case data indicates that Benjamin Mckenzie’s case resolution status is Deceased and that the NamUs lifecycle status is Archived. This means the case is no longer an active missing persons case and, regrettably, Benjamin was located deceased. The publicly available information reviewed does not provide a clear or reliable exact date of recovery or death, so the exact date is unknown based on the available online sources and the case information provided.
Benjamin’s disappearance and the later resolution of his case represent a painful loss for the people who knew and loved him. The available details show a family who recognized that something was wrong because they knew his habits, his responsibilities, and his usual patterns. While the public record is limited, the concern expressed by his relatives and the eventual closure of the case underscore the importance of timely reporting, careful documentation, and continued compassion for families who endure months of uncertainty while searching for answers.Last Seen: Mar 1, 2025
