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Do you know who killed Gisbert \Ben\ Kistemaker in 1979?
In the spring of 1979, a 26-year-old Dutch national, Gisbert "Ben" Kistemaker, a Caucasian male, embarked on an adventure across the United States. After arriving in New York in May, he purchased a faded blue and white 1968 Chevy van and began a journey that would take him through various states. Known for his friendly nature, Kistemaker often picked up hitchhikers as he traveled. His intended route was to head to California and then travel north along the coast through Oregon and Washington, wi ...Read More
In the spring of 1979, a 26-year-old Dutch national, Gisbert "Ben" Kistemaker, a Caucasian male, embarked on an adventure across the United States. After arriving in New York in May, he purchased a faded blue and white 1968 Chevy van and began a journey that would take him through various states. Known for his friendly nature, Kistemaker often picked up hitchhikers as he traveled. His intended route was to head to California and then travel north along the coast through Oregon and Washington, wi ...Read More
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Gisbert "Ben" Kistemaker
December 21, 2022
Male
White / Caucasian
Skagit County
WA
1979-12-25
1979-12-25
26
Gisbert Ben
Kistemaker
11/09/2025
Area Body Found:
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08/18/2024
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08/18/2024
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07/07/2023
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