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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91284) and 1 other source
In the city of Tacoma, Washington, a young man named Benjamin Faigin, aged 23, was last seen on January 29, 2020. His sudden disappearance prompted concern among his loved ones and the community, initiating a search for answers. At the time he went missing, few leads were available, and the specific circumstances of his last known moments were unclear, leaving a painful void for those who knew him. The case was officially documented and entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP91284, a public record of his status as a missing person.

The investigation into Benjamin's whereabouts was handled by the Seattle Police Department. Despite their efforts and the attention his case received from various platforms dedicated to missing persons, substantial breakthroughs in the investigation remained elusive. The lack of new information left both law enforcement and the public with lingering questions and a deepening sense of unease. The community held out hope that someone would come forward with information that could help resolve the uncertainty surrounding what had happened to the young man.

Tragically, about a year after his disappearance, Benjamin's family held a memorial service to honor his life on January 24, 2021. In a note shared publicly, his father expressed the family's journey through grief and acknowledged the overwhelming support they received from people whose lives Benjamin had touched. The service and the family's words provided a sorrowful conclusion to the search, confirming his passing. The case of Benjamin Faigin is a heartrending story that began as a missing person investigation filled with uncertainty and concluded with his family's loving remembrance of his life, which they described as marked by brilliance, kindness, gentleness, and humor.

Last Seen: Jan 29, 2020

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP87994 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 43%175 lb vs 130 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington - unidentified case UP104650
John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington
UP104650 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 27–61 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP85540 • Found May 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 68%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 94%113 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 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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