
The person at the center of this case
Benjiman Curtis Andersen
Justice for Benjiman Curtis Andersen — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Where is the rental car? Locating the vehicle could be key to understanding what happened.
Why was Benjiman traveling to the Mount St. Helens area? Understanding his purpose may reveal critical context.
Why did both the vehicle and phone stop transmitting signals after 7:21 PM? Was there an accident or intentional disconnection?
Benjiman Curtis Andersen, a 37-year-old male, went missing on May 18, 2026, after renting a car and traveling to the Mount St. Helens area in Skamania County, Washington. His vehicle pinged at 7:21 PM on NFD Road 25 east of the mountain, but he and the vehicle have not been located despite search efforts. Family members have had no contact with him for over two months, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and circumstances.
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Did anyone see Benjiman or the rental car on NFD Road 25 or in the Mount St. Helens vicinity on May 18?
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NamUs case MP159860. Missing person: Benjiman Curtis Andersen.
Last known contact: 2026-05-18 in NFD25, Skamania, WA. Circumstances: Family has not spoken to Benjiman in 2 months.
He rented a car went to Mt St Helens area where his vehicle pinged at 19:21PM: 46°16'18.8"N 121°57'41.5"W NFD Road 25 in Skamania County, Washington, just east of Mt. Saint Helens.
There has been no further activity on his car or phone since. Skamania County searched for the vehicle at the last known location and did not find him or vehicle.
Demographics: 37 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 185 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 50-26-8356 | 2026-06-15.
Rental car pinged at NFD Road 25 east of Mount St. Helens at 7:21 PM. No further activity on vehicle or phone detected after this time.
Benjiman Curtis Andersen went missing after renting a car to travel to the Mount St. Helens area.
Skamania County Sheriff conducted search at last known vehicle location but did not locate Benjiman or the rental vehicle.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.