The person at the center of this case
Bennett John Kevin
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Bennett John Kevin
Justice for Bennett John Kevin — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What specific mental health crisis was Kevin experiencing in December 1996, and did it contribute to his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Family members were the last to see Kevin—what details do they remember about his condition and behavior that week?
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Lead #3Has Kevin been spotted or made any contact attempts in the decades since 1996, or are there any unidentified remains that could be connected to this case?
Kevin Bennett, a 32-year-old Black male, disappeared during the week of Christmas 1996 in Philadelphia after experiencing a mental health crisis. He has not been seen or heard from by family in nearly 30 years, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Kevin's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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#3599
Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit
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NamUs case MP160997. Missing person: Bennett John Kevin.
Last known contact: 1996-12-20 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Kevin Bennett was last seen by family during the week of Christmas in 1996.
Per the family member that is reporting him missing, Bennett had a mental health crisis and has not been seen since. Demographics: 32 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Jewelry: Male had both ears pierced..
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit | 26160033392 | 2026-06-02.
Timeline of Events
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1996-12-20
Last known contact
Kevin Bennett was last seen by family during the week of Christmas 1996 in Philadelphia. He was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 1996
Last Updated:August 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 1996
Last Updated:August 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous