Ben Wilberding Missing Person Case

Ben Wilberding, a 21-year-old man from Tomahawk, Wisconsin, was last seen on May 24, 1996. That morning, Ben left his parents' home in rural Tomahawk in a maroon vehicle with two other occupants. He had called his sister earlier that day, and this was the last contact anyone had with him. Ben was last seen wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, he has not been heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Ben had just started a seasonal job at Hurd Millwork Company in Merrill, Wisconsin, but he never picked up his first paycheck. His own vehicle was left behind, and he has not used his Social Security number or renewed his driver's license since 1996. Shortly after he went missing, police found his driver's license and Social Security card in another person's possession, but no direct connection to Ben's disappearance was established through that lead.

Despite searches and investigations, there has been little evidence to suggest where Ben might have gone or whether foul play was involved. His disappearance remains a mystery, and authorities continue to seek any information that could shed light on the case. Ben’s family and the local community have kept his case open in the hopes of finding answers.
Last Seen: May 24, 1996

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