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Ricky Benton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Jul 01, 2019

Victim Details

Feb 15, 2020

Nov 13, 2023

Ricky

Benton

69

62

60 inches

120 inches

185 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

Jul 01, 2019

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

No

74551

Oklahoma City Police Department

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73102

701 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma

4052971129

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.okc.gov/departments/police

19-21435

Oklahoma City Police Department

8092

Black

Green

Green

07/25/2026


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In the summer of 2019, concern began to grow for 62-year-old Ricky Lynn Benton in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A military veteran, Ricky was known to be diligent about his health appointments, so when he missed a scheduled visit at the V.A. in July, those who knew him felt something was amiss. The exact date of his disappearance remains uncertain, but he has not been seen or heard from since sometime in that month. This marked the beginning of a prolonged and troubling absence for the man who was an ...
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Last Seen: Jul 01, 2019

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