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Charles Winford Benton

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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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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP104331
    • 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

    https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=236

    2023-2201

    2023-05-07

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    01/17/2026


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