Willard Arent Bennett, a 73-year-old man, was last seen on November 12, 2013, in San Diego County, California. Bennett, who was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, was an avid traveler and was en route from his home in Olympia, Washington, to spend the winter in the warmer climates of California and Arizona. He was driving his white 1994 Dodge V25 camper-style van with Washington license plate number WW06056.
The last confirmed sighting of Bennett was when he purchased gas in eastern San Diego County.
At the time of his disappearance, Bennett was described as a white male, 5'10" tall, and weighing between 170 and 185 pounds. He had white hair and blue eyes and wore eyeglasses or contact lenses. He also had a scraggly beard. Bennett, who went by the nickname Wil, was known to travel frequently between Washington, California, and Arizona in his camper van. Before leaving on his trip, he had visited his daughter and arranged to keep in weekly contact with her by phone. When his daughter did not hear from him and noticed his bank card had not been used in weeks, she reported him missing.
The investigation into Willard Arent Bennett's disappearance is being handled by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. There is conflicting information regarding his vehicle. Several sources, including The Charley Project and the California Attorney General's Office, state that his white 1994 Dodge camper van has never been found. However, a March 2023 episode of "The Vanished Podcast" reported that the van was discovered months after his disappearance, with no sign of Bennett. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and his case is still considered open and unsolved.Last Seen: Nov 12, 2013
