The person at the center of this case
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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person
Lead #1What circumstances led to his disappearance following his wife's death and opioid use?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see John in the Mt. Airy neighborhood after May 20, 2003?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play or voluntary departure from his residence?
John Michael Bennis, a 50-year-old man, went missing from his home in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia in May 2003 following the death of his wife and his subsequent struggle with opioid use. He was last known to have contact on May 20, 2003, and has not been located in over two decades. The Philadelphia Police Department continues to seek information about his whereabouts and circumstances of his disappearance.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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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.
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2003-05-20
Last known contact
John Michael Bennis was last known to have contact in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 20, 2003
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2003
Last Updated:August 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2003
Last Updated:August 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
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