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Benjamin Rapoza, a 6-year-old boy, was reported missing after being last seen on December 20, 2019, in Hilo, Hawaii. His sudden disappearance raised immediate alarm among his family and the local community, who described him as a cheerful and lively child. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance prompted urgent action from law enforcement and search teams.

Following his disappearance, local authorities quickly initiated a search operation that involved extensive ground searches ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 20, 2019
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Victim Details

Jun 16, 2021

Jun 25, 2021

Benjamin

Rapoza

10

6

36 inches

60 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 20, 2019

Hilo

Hawaii

Hawaii County

96720

No

471

105051

Hawaii Police Department

Hilo

Hawaii

Hawaii County

96720

349 Kapiolani Street, Hawaii

8089353311

County

Law Enforcement

19-100172

2019-12-20

Hawaii Police Department

6329

Brown

Brown

Brown

11/24/2025


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