The person at the center of this case
Randall Wayne Bennett
Missing Person · Open
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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 on October 9th—was this a planned hike or routine visit?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was his vehicle in when found, and were personal items or gear present?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing Bennett on the trail or in the surrounding forest area?
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. Search efforts have focused on the hiking area, but his current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Bennett's location or activities that day is urged to contact the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office.
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timeline
Lead #4What was the exact time Bennett's vehicle was discovered, and how long had it been there?
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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 last known contact in Gallatin Gateway area
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2025-10-09
Vehicle discovered
Bennett's vehicle located at Spanish Creek Trailhead in Custer Gallatin National Forest
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2025-10-10
Investigation initiated
Gallatin County Sheriff's Office opened case GI25-02305
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Case Information
Incident:October 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4065822100
You can remain anonymous