The person at the center of this case
Randall Wayne Bennett
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Randall Wayne Bennett
Justice for Randall Wayne Bennett — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Bennett at the Spanish Creek Trailhead and was he an experienced hiker?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was his vehicle in and were there any personal items or gear left behind?
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timeline
Lead #3What is the exact timeline between his last contact on October 9 and when his vehicle was discovered?
Randall Wayne Bennett, a 50-year-old male, went missing on October 9, 2025, near the Spanish Creek Trailhead in Custer Gallatin National Forest after his vehicle was discovered at the trailhead. The circumstances suggest he may have become lost while hiking in the remote Montana wilderness. Despite search efforts by the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown and continued vigilance is needed to locate him.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Has any search of the Spanish Creek Trail area and surrounding forest been conducted?
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witness
Lead #5Were there any other hikers or visitors at the trailhead who may have seen Bennett?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP153354. Missing person: Randall Wayne Bennett.
Last known contact: 2025-10-09 in Gallatin Gateway, Madison, MT. Circumstances: Possible lost hiker from Spanish Creek Trailhead in Custer Gallatin National Forest, where vehicle was located.
Demographics: 50 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Gallatin County Sheriff's Office | GI25-02305 | 2025-10-10.
Timeline of Events
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2025-10-09
Last Known Contact
Randall Wayne Bennett was last known to be in Gallatin Gateway, Madison, MT
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2025-10-09
Vehicle Located
Bennett's vehicle was found at Spanish Creek Trailhead in Custer Gallatin National Forest
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2025-10-10
Case Reported
Gallatin County Sheriff's Office initiated investigation GI25-02305
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Case Information
Incident:October 9, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 9, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4065822100
You can remain anonymous