Benny Jay Battle Jr., a 40-year-old man from Old Town, Florida, was last seen on December 10, 2019. His disappearance occurred the night before he was scheduled to appear in court in Gilchrist County for alleged drug and petty theft charges, a court date he never attended. Battle has not been seen or heard from since, and his family fears he may have been murdered. His lack of contact with his mother is considered highly uncharacteristic.
The circumstances surrounding Battle's disappearance became more concerning when he missed an appointment to receive his disability payment on December 19, 2019. This, in conjunction with his failure to appear in court, heightened his family's fears that he was in danger. In an effort to gather information and keep his case in the public eye, his family created a Facebook page dedicated to finding him.
Few official details have been made available in the ongoing investigation into Battle's disappearance. However, in January 2022, the Dixie County Sheriff's Office began investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area in Old Town. This development led to public speculation, including from Battle's mother, Elizabeth Battle, about whether the remains could be those of her missing son. The investigation into the discovered remains is being assisted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the medical examiner's office.
Last Seen: Dec 11, 2019
