The person at the center of this case
Douglas Joseph Bensimon
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Douglas Joseph Bensimon
Justice for Douglas Joseph Bensimon — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why did Bensimon leave so suddenly without completing the yard work he had planned to do?
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evidence
Lead #2What significance do the missing keys and wallet have—did he leave voluntarily or was he taken?
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location
Lead #3Were there any witnesses in the Lake Worth neighborhood who saw Bensimon leave or noticed suspicious activity that day?
Douglas Joseph Bensimon, a 33-year-old man, disappeared from his home in Lake Worth, Florida on August 20, 1985, after telling his wife he would stay home to do yard work—but the work was never started and he was gone when she returned from work that evening. He left behind all his possessions except his keys and wallet, suggesting a sudden departure under unclear circumstances. Foul play is considered possible, and after nearly four decades, the case remains unsolved with no confirmed sightings or leads.
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Lead #4The cane with a large brass head mentioned as a possible accessory—was it found or is it still missing?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP17627. Missing person: Douglas Joseph Bensimon.
Last known contact: 1985-08-20 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: Bensimon's wife left their home around 0830 hours on the morning of 8/20/1985 and Bensimon was on the phone.
He had told her that he would be staying home to do yard work. When she arrived home from work around 1700 hours that evening he was gone and the yard work had not been done.
The house was locked and Bensimon had left everything behind other than his keys and wallet which were missing. Foul Play is a possibility.
Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Possibly has a cane with a large brass head; Clothing: Blue polo shirt with gold trim, tan shorts; Footwear: Flip Flops. Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 85-105448 | 1985-08-21.
Timeline of Events
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1985-08-20
08:30Last Known Contact
Bensimon's wife left home around 8:30 AM; Bensimon was on the phone and stated he would stay home to do yard work.
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1985-08-20
17:00Discovered Missing
Wife returned home from work around 5:00 PM to find Bensimon gone, yard work incomplete, house locked. Only his keys and wallet were missing.
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1985-08-21
Case Reported
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case #85-105448.
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 1985 at 8:30 AM
Last Updated:August 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 1985 at 8:30 AM
Last Updated:August 25, 2026
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
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