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Case Description
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In early May 2023, the body of Charles Winford Benton was discovered under circumstances that prompted the attention of local authorities in Bessemer, Alabama. The case was brought to light on May 7th when it was reported that Benton had passed away due to natural causes. His death occurred while he was a tenant at the Diversicare of Bessemer Nursing Home, where he was under the compassionate care of Southern Care New Beacon Hospice.

Benton's passing is documented under the Namus ID UCP10 ...Read More
Date Found: 05/07/2023
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Victim Details

2023-06-08T16:50:31.11

2023-06-08T16:53:56.157

104331

UCP104331

40911

Charles

Winford

Benton

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

05/07/2023

Bessemer

Alabama

Jefferson County

35022

No

36837

Jefferson County Medical Examiners Office

Birmingham

Alabama

Jefferson County

Bill Yates

Chief Deputy Coroner

1515 Sixth Avenue South, , Birmingham, Alabama

2059303603

County

Medical Examiner

2023-2201

2023-05-07

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

12/01/2025


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