The person at the center of this case
Madeline Benitez
Missing Person · Open
14 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Madeline Benitez
Justice for Madeline Benitez — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What did coworkers observe about Madeline's behavior or demeanor on the day she was last seen?
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evidence
Lead #2Why did the police search of her apartment reveal no obvious signs of foul play, and what was the condition of her personal belongings?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any communications, phone records, or financial activity after October 29, 2011 that might indicate her whereabouts?
Madeline Benitez, a 64-year-old woman, was last seen on October 29, 2011 near Clares Street and 41st Avenue in Capitola, California. Her apartment showed no obvious signs of foul play when searched by police. Over a decade later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen her or know what happened.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP24619. Missing person: Madeline Benitez.
Last known contact: 2011-08-29 in Capitola, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Madeline Benitez, was last seen by coworkers on October 29, 2011 in the area of Clares Street and 41st Avenue in the City of Capitola.
Officers completed a search of Ms. Benitez’ apartment and did not find any obvious signs of foul play.
Demographics: 64 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: Santa Cruz Police Department | 11S-09572 | 2011-11-08.
Timeline of Events
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2011-10-29
Last Sighting
Madeline Benitez was last seen by coworkers in the area of Clares Street and 41st Avenue in Capitola
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2011
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2011
Last Updated:June 9, 2026