The person at the center of this case
Jaeda Benitez-Laboy, 15-year-old female
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Missing Person: Jaeda Benitez-Laboy
Justice for Jaeda Benitez-Laboy, 15-year-old female — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Jaeda hitchhiking or traveling on foot after 12:40 PM on July 3rd near Collier Parkway and Bell Lake Road?
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vehicle
Lead #2Did any vehicles stop to pick up a young female hitchhiker matching Jaeda's description on July 3rd in the Land O' Lakes area?
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contact
Lead #3Has Jaeda made any phone calls, sent messages, or made contact with anyone since her disappearance?
Jaeda Benitez-Laboy, a 15-year-old girl, went missing on July 3, 2026, after leaving her custodial home in Land O' Lakes, Florida and was last seen attempting to hitchhike near Collier Parkway and Bell Lake Road. Her current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about her movements and any potential contacts since her disappearance. Anyone with information about Jaeda's location or activities on the day she went missing is urged to contact the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
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clue
Lead #4Why did Jaeda leave her custodial home, and did she have a planned destination or known associates she was trying to reach?
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NamUs case MP161923. Missing person: Jaeda Benitez-Laboy.
Last known contact: 2026-07-03 in Land O' Lakes, Pasco, FL. Circumstances: Jaeda Benitez-Laboy left her custodial home in Land O’ Lakes FL.
She was last seen at approximately 1240 hours walking on foot near the intersection of Collier Parkway and Bell Lake Road where she appeared to be attempting to hitch hike. Demographics: 15 years, Female, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 215 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: LSW BLACK LONG SLEEVE SHIRT, PINK SHORTS,; Footwear: BLACK SHOES.
Investigating agency: Pasco County Sheriff's Office | 26023501 | 2026-07-03.
Timeline of Events
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2026-07-03
12:40Last Sighting
Jaeda was last seen walking on foot near the intersection of Collier Parkway and Bell Lake Road, appearing to attempt to hitchhike.
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2026-07-03
Departure from Custodial Home
Jaeda left her custodial home in Land O' Lakes, FL.
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Case Information
Incident:July 3, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 3, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7278475878
You can remain anonymous