Left: Benton, circa 1995;
Right: Age-progression to age 30 (circa 2007)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 13, 1995 from Bullhead City, Arizona Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: May 16, 1977 Age: 17 years old Height and Weight: 5'5, 125 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, hazel eyes. Benton has a discoloration on one of her thighs. She has a tattoo of a cross with radiating lines on one of her buttocks, and a dot tattooed between her right thumb and forefinger. Her ears are pierced and she wears contact lenses. Clothing/Jewelry Description: An oversized t-shirt, black boxer shorts and several Black Hills gold rings.
Details of Disappearance
Benton traveled from her family's residence in Kingman, Arizona to Bullhead City, Arizona with a female friend on March 13, 1995. The two women became separated in Bullhead City and Benton disappeared. She has never been heard from again.Benton's family members said that she failed to retrieve her paycheck before her disappearance. She was also looking forward to her boyfriend's release from prison, which occurred six months after she vanished. Two men claimed they were involved in Benton's case, but authorities determined that one of the individuals was imprisoned in March 1995 and the lead was cast aside. There have not been any arrests in connection with Benton's disappearance, which remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 29, 2007; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Kingman Police Department
520-753-2191
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Nation's Missing Children Organization
The Doe Network