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Benjamin James Parker, a 34-year-old self-employed wrecker driver and junk dealer, was last seen in Clay County, Florida, during the summer of 1980. Parker, who resided in Lakeland but worked in Jacksonville, vanished without a trace and was never officially reported as a missing person. For decades, his wife maintained that he had abandoned their family. All activity connected to his driver's license, Social Security number, and other personal accounts ceased in mid-1980.

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Last Seen: Jan 09, 1980
Victim Details

Jan 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Benjamin

James Parker

34

34

6'3 inches

White

Male

Jan 09, 1980

Clay County

Florida

Clay County

Clay County Sheriff's Office

01/26/2026