Left: Monica, circa 1989;
Right: Age-progression to age 34 (circa 2007)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 21, 1989 from Brunswick, Georgia Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: October 27, 1973 Age: 15 years old Height and Weight: 5'5, 130 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Monica's ears are pierced.
Details of Disappearance
Monica and her younger brother, Michael Bennett, were last seen at Heritage Apartments (now called Merritt Landing Apartments) in the 5700 block of Altama Avenue in Brunswick, Georgia on June 21, 1989. The children's stepfather was separated from their mother at the time, and Michael and Monica went to help him move into another apartment. Monica and Michael's stepfather claims he dropped them off at their mother's home afterwards, but they have never been heard from again.The Bennett siblings' stepfather moved to Alabama days after their disappearances. Authorities initially believed Michael and Monica ran away, but now foul play is suspected in their cases. Monica was close to her older sister, although they did not live together. In 2005 Monica and Michael's cases were reclassified as endangered missing. Little evidence is available in their disappearances, which remain unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 6 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 1, 2008; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Glynn County Police Department
912-267-5700
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
The Brunswick News
WSAV