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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person
Lead #1What specific mental health crisis was Kevin experiencing in December 1996, and did he have any prior history of disappearing during similar episodes?
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witness
Lead #2Which family members last saw Kevin, and what was his mental and emotional state in the days leading up to his disappearance?
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location
Lead #3Did Kevin have any known locations he frequented in Philadelphia where he might have sought shelter or assistance?
Kevin Bennett, a 32-year-old Black male, disappeared in Philadelphia during the week of Christmas 1996 after experiencing a mental health crisis. He has not been seen or heard from by family members in nearly 30 years, and his whereabouts remain completely unknown. Anyone with information about Kevin's location or circumstances of his disappearance is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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#3599
Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit
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Lead #4Has there been any activity on Kevin's name, social security number, or any other identifying information in the 30 years since his disappearance?
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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 seen by family
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:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous