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Case Description
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Dan Bentzen, age 34, went missing on June 15, 1997, from Friday Harbor, Washington. He and another individual, James Patrick McElhenie, were reportedly last seen together on a boat in the waters near San Juan Island. Despite extensive searches, neither Bentzen nor McElhenie were found, and their disappearances remain unsolved. The case continues to be a mystery in the area, with limited information available regarding what may have led to their disappearance. Both men have since been classified ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 15, 1997
Last Seen: Jun 15, 1997
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Dan
Bentzen
61
34
74 inches
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jun 15, 1997
Friday Harbor
Washington
San Juan County
No
234
119636
San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Friday Harbor
Washington
San Juan County
98250
96 2nd Street North, Washington
3603784151
County
Law Enforcement
97-1462
1997-06-24
San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/13/2025
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Has anyone delved into the weather conditions on June 15, 1997, around San Juan Island? Given Dan Be... ...Read More
03/02/2024
03/02/2024
