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Benjamin Hayward Missing Person Case

Last seen in Southport, North Carolina on Jan 05, 2006

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In the coastal town of Southport, North Carolina, a family began a long and sorrowful journey marked by the disappearance of Male Benjamin Hayward. At the age of 36, Benjamin was last seen by his loved ones in January 2006. The days turned into weeks, and then years, with no word from him. The silence was a stark contrast to the life he had lived, leaving his family with a void of unanswered questions. The initial hope of his return slowly faded, replaced by a persistent and painful uncertainty. ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 05, 2006

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    Victim Details

    Jan 06, 2020

    Jun 23, 2023

    Benjamin

    Hayward

    55

    36

    69 inches

    180 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jan 05, 2006

    Southport

    North Carolina

    Brunswick County

    28461

    No

    70623

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

    Charlotte

    North Carolina

    Mecklenburg County

    28202

    Joshua Gaskin

    Detective

    601 East Trade Street, North Carolina

    7043364978

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://charlottenc.gov/CMPD/Pages/default.aspx

    20190729-1424-00

    2019-07-29

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

    8561

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    06/23/2026


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    Forum Posts (1)

    Has anyone else looked into the possibility that Ben Hayward might have traveled out of state withou... ...Read More
    10/09/2023

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