The person at the center of this case
Adam Benjamin Lake
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Adam Benjamin Lake
Justice for Adam Benjamin Lake — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Adam disappear on March 24, 2001, and what prompted him to leave with a backpack and cell phone?
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clue
Lead #2Adam speaks fluent Spanish and may have traveled out of state—did he have connections or family outside Ohio?
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evidence
Lead #3Adam has a distinctive scar on his right hand and a recognizable appearance (6'0", 165 lbs, blond/strawberry hair, green eyes)—has anyone spotted him in the decades since?
Adam Benjamin Lake, a 17-year-old from Hilliard, Ohio, disappeared on March 24, 2001, while carrying a backpack and cell phone. He is fluent in Spanish and may have traveled out of state; he may also go by the name Benjamin and could be in need of medical assistance. Despite over two decades passing, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact Columbus Division of Police.
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contact
Lead #4What was the last communication on his cell phone, and who did he contact before disappearing?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP6277. Missing person: Adam Benjamin Lake.
Last known contact: 2001-03-24 in Hilliard, Franklin, OH. Circumstances: Adam was last seen on March 24, 2001.
He may use the name Benjamin. Adam has a scar on his right hand.
Caution is advised and he may be in need of medical assistance. Adam speaks fluent Spanish and may travel out of state.
His hair may be shorter than in the photo shown. Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 165 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Backpack; Cell Phone; Clothing: Long black leather trench coat; Khaki pants; Tee shirt.
Investigating agency: Columbus Division of Police | 258186 | 2001-03-27.
Timeline of Events
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2001-03-24
Last Known Contact
Adam Benjamin Lake was last seen in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio. He was carrying a backpack and cell phone, wearing a long black leather trench coat, khaki pants, and a tee shirt.
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2001-03-27
Case Reported
Columbus Division of Police officially registered the missing person case (NamUs case MP6277).
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Case Information
Incident:March 24, 2001
Last Updated:November 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 24, 2001
Last Updated:November 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6146454545
You can remain anonymous