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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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did her coworkers observe about her condition or behavior on the day she was last seen?
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location
Lead #2Why was she in the Clares Street and 41st Avenue area, and was this part of her routine?
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evidence
Lead #3What was found during the search of her apartment, and were there any personal items missing?
Madeline Benitez, a 64-year-old woman, was last seen on October 29, 2011 near Clares Street and 41st Avenue in Capitola, California. A search of her apartment revealed no obvious signs of foul play, leaving the circumstances of her disappearance unclear. Over a decade later, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to her.
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contact
Lead #4Had she made any phone calls or communications in the days before her disappearance?
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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 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2011
Last Updated:June 12, 2026