A Quiet Morning Turns Mysterious

On December 19, 2018, Benton “Ben” Zastawnik was last seen at his home on Plymouth Road in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood. His wife left for work that morning while Ben was still asleep. When she returned later that day, he was gone. There were no signs of struggle, no farewell note, and no indication of where he might have gone. Ben’s disappearance was as sudden as it was baffling. 

A Man in Need of Medication

Ben, 59 at the time, suffered from seizures and neuropathy in his legs, conditions that required daily medication. Alarmingly, he left his anti-seizure and anti-depressant medications behind, along with his wallet, keys, phone, money, eyeglasses, and even his wedding ring. The only item missing was his identification. This detail raised immediate concerns about his well-being and intentions. ...Read More