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Benton Zastawnik Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec 19, 2018

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On the morning of December 19, 2018, the life of a Cleveland, Ohio family was unassumingly altered. Benton E. Zastawnik, known to his loved ones as Ben, was at his home on Plymouth Road. His wife saw him sleeping when she left for work that day; however, upon her return, the 59-year-old was gone. The circumstances of his departure were immediately alarming. Ben had left without any of his essential personal belongings; his wallet, keys, and phone were all left behind at the residence. The absenc ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 19, 2018

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    Victim Details

    Dec 26, 2018

    Jan 12, 2024

    Benton

    Zastawnik

    64

    59

    72 inches

    195 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Dec 19, 2018

    Cleveland

    Ohio

    Cuyahoga County

    44109

    No

    43452

    Cleveland Police Department - Headquarters

    Cleveland

    Ohio

    Cuyahoga County

    44113

    Jeffry Grabski

    Detective

    1300 Ontario Street, Ohio

    2166235218

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    2018-381181

    2018-12-19

    Cleveland Police Department - Headquarters

    9868

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    06/23/2026


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