The person at the center of this case
Benjamin Dobson
Missing Person · Open
45 years waiting · since 1980
Missing Person: Benjamin Dobson
Justice for Benjamin Dobson — the trail went cold in 1980, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why is there a discrepancy between the December 1980 contact date and the March 1981 last seen date? What occurred in those three months?
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Lead #2Who were the last people to see Benjamin Dobson on March 19, 1981? Do they remember details about his activities or demeanor that day?
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Lead #3What were the circumstances of his disappearance? Was there any indication of foul play, voluntary departure, or accident?
Benjamin Dobson, a 59-year-old white male, was last seen alive on March 19, 1981, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Despite initial reports of contact in December 1980, his actual disappearance occurred months later, and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing remain unclear. The case remains open with the West Palm Beach Police Department, and information from anyone who knew Dobson or was in the area at that time could be crucial to understanding what happened.
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Lead #4Did Dobson have family, friends, or associates in West Palm Beach who might have information about his whereabouts or reasons for disappearing?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP17583. Missing person: Benjamin Dobson.
Last known contact: 1980-12-15 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: DOBSON, BENJAMIN was last seen alive on 03/19/1981.
Demographics: 59 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 205 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: West Palm Beach Police Department | Q19137.
Timeline of Events
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1980-12-15
Last known contact reported
Initial contact date recorded in case file
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1981-03-19
Last seen alive
Benjamin Dobson was last seen alive on this date in West Palm Beach, Florida
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Case Information
Incident:December 15, 1980
Last Updated:August 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 15, 1980
Last Updated:August 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5618221900
You can remain anonymous