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John Michael Bennis
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: John Michael Bennis
Justice for John Michael Bennis — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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timeline
Lead #1What were the specific circumstances and timeline of his wife's death in 2003, and how did this relate to his disappearance?
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clue
Lead #2Did John have any known associates, friends, or family members in Philadelphia who might have information about his whereabouts?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any financial transactions, phone records, or sightings documented after May 20, 2003?
John Michael Bennis, a 50-year-old white male, went missing from his home in Philadelphia's Mt. Airy section on May 20, 2003, following a period of grief and opioid use after his wife's death. He was last known to be in Philadelphia and has not been located in over two decades. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or circumstances is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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location
Lead #4Has the Mt. Airy area been thoroughly searched, and were there any known locations John frequented?
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NamUs case MP39738. Missing person: John Michael Bennis.
Last known contact: 2003-05-20 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: John's wife died in 2003, after which he started using opiates and subsequently went missing from his home in Mt.
Airy section of Philadelphia Demographics: 50 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 135 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Jeans T-shirts Work clothes; Eyewear: Occasional reading glasses; Footwear: Sneakers or workboots. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | NOT PROVIDED.
Timeline of Events
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2003-05-20
Last known contact
John Michael Bennis was last known to be in Philadelphia, PA. His wife had died in 2003, after which he began using opiates.
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2003-05-20
Missing from home
John went missing from his home in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia following his wife's death and during a period of opioid use.
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2003
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2003
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