The person at the center of this case
Austin Bennett Tice
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2012
AUSTIN BENNETT TICE
Justice for Austin Bennett Tice — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What circumstances led to Tice being in Daraya on August 13, 2012, and who were his contacts or sources?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any eyewitnesses to the kidnapping, and what accounts exist of the abduction?
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evidence
Lead #3What communications or demands were made by those responsible for the kidnapping?
Austin Bennett Tice, a freelance journalist and photographer, was kidnapped in Damascus, Syria on August 13, 2012 while reporting in the suburb of Daraya. He had been working for major news organizations including CBS, The Washington Post, and McClatchy Company. Despite significant international attention and a substantial reward, his whereabouts and fate remain unknown, and his case continues to seek information from anyone with knowledge of his disappearance.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4What was Tice's last confirmed communication with family, colleagues, or news organizations?
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clue
Lead #5Have any credible reports or intelligence emerged regarding his location or status since 2012?
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Source Narrative
August 13, 2012 Damascus, Syria Austin Bennett Tice was kidnapped in Damascus, Syria on August 13, 2012. Austin was a freelance journalist and photographer for a variety of news organizations including CBS, The Washington Post, and The McClatchy Company.
Austin was kidnapped while reporting in Daraya, a Damascus suburb.
Timeline of Events
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2012-08-13
Kidnapping in Daraya
Austin Bennett Tice was kidnapped while reporting in Daraya, a suburb of Damascus, Syria
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2012
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2012
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
Up to $1 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case