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Benjamin Benali Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jun 14, 1981

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Victim Details

Jan 30, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Benjamin

Benali

74

29

70 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 14, 1981

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

17940

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

Michael Horan

Sergeant, Special Victims Unit - Missing Persons

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

81-1676353

San Francisco Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32350) and 5 other sources
Benjamin Benali, a 29-year-old man, was last seen on June 14, 1981, in San Francisco, California. He was wearing a beige corduroy coat and tan shoes, and he was known to wear glasses. Standing at 5'10" and weighing about 125 pounds, Benali had black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he also had a full beard.

There are very few details available about the circumstances surrounding Benali’s disappearance, and despite investigations, his case remains unsolved. The San Francisco Police Department is still seeking information that could help resolve this cold case. Anyone with details is urged to contact local authorities.
Last Seen: Jun 14, 1981

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Benjamin Benali - The Charley Project
  • Benjamin Benali | State of California - Department of Justice
  • 519DMCA - Benjamin Benali - Doe Network
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1980 to 1986 - Poli-con-deaths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 75%153 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 88%145 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 50%165 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 0%219 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 72%155 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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