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Benjamin Dobson Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Palm Beach, Florida on Dec 15, 1980

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Victim Details

Sep 28, 2012

Jan 20, 2023

Benjamin

Dobson

104

59

66 inches

205 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 15, 1980

West Palm Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

22257

West Palm Beach Police Department

West Palm Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

33401

Andrea Izzo

Detective

600 Banyan Blvd, Florida

5618221900

Local

Law Enforcement

Q19137

West Palm Beach Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17583) and 4 other sources
Benjamin Dobson, 59, was last seen on March 17, 1981, when he left his Lake Worth home in his 1979 BMW. He never returned and has not been heard from since. Dobson, a partner in an insurance agency, was reported missing two days later on March 19, 1981. After his disappearance, his vehicle was found locked and covered in dust at the Wellington Country Plaza Shopping Center, suggesting that the car had been abandoned there for some time. Despite extensive investigations, few details have emerged regarding his whereabouts or what happened to him.

The case remains unsolved, with foul play suspected. However, no significant leads or evidence have surfaced to determine what might have occurred after Dobson left his home that day. His disappearance continues to be an open investigation.
Last Seen: Dec 15, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17583 - Office of Justice Programs
  • 4188DMFL - Benjamin Errol Dobson - Doe Network
  • Benjamin Errol Dobson - The Charley Project
  • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP1286 • Found May 23, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 40%132 lb vs 205 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
    UP1081 • Found Jul 23, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Broward, Florida
    UP1144 • Found Dec 14, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 55%143 lb vs 205 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP6499
    John Doe — Florida
    UP6499 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 51%140 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP16455
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP16455 • Found Apr 8, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 17%115 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pompano Beach, Florida
    UP1073 • Found Jan 31, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 57%144 lb vs 205 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP6501
    John Doe — Florida
    UP6501 • Found Feb 2, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 87%171 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP811
    John Doe — Florida
    UP811 • Found Jul 14, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 45–55 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 51%140 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13809
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13809 • Found May 27, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 31%125 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Florida
    UP16452 • Found May 10, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 51%140 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray

    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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