The person at the center of this case
Madeline Benitez
Missing Person · Open
15 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 coworkers observe about Madeline's behavior or demeanor on the day she was last seen?
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location
Lead #2Why was Madeline in the Clares Street and 41st Avenue area, and did she have regular reasons to be there?
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evidence
Lead #3What specific details from the apartment search ruled out foul play, 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. Her apartment showed no 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 knows what happened.
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contact
Lead #4Did Madeline have any scheduled appointments or plans after October 29, 2011?
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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 Seen
Madeline Benitez was last seen by coworkers in the area of Clares Street and 41st Avenue in Capitola, California.
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2011-11-08
Police Investigation Initiated
Santa Cruz Police Department opened case MP24619 and conducted a search of Ms. Benitez's apartment, finding no obvious signs of foul play.
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2011
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2011
Last Updated:September 26, 2026