Above Images: Cannon, circa 1995
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 1995 from Omaha, Nebraska Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: October 11, 1974 Age: 20 years old Height and Weight: 6'2, 180 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Dark brown hair, gray/hazel eyes. Cannon's hair was buzz-cut with bangs at the time of his disappearance. His nickname is Ben. He had no tattoos at the time of his 1995 disappearance. His ears are pierced. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Unknown, but he dresses casually and sometimes wears a beret. Medical Conditions: Cannon may suffer from mental illness.
Details of Disappearance
Cannon was last seen at his residence in the 12600 block of Weir Street in Omaha, Nebraska sometime in late March 1995. He was involved with the Rainbow Family, a nomadic cult-type religious group, at the time of his disappearance. He has never been heard from again. Cannon was not reported missing until May 2004, nine years after he went missing; prior to then, the police had refused to accept a report. Few details are available in his case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated July 15, 2008; distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Omaha Police Department
402-444-5818
Project Jason
Nebraska State Patrol
MySpace Page for Ben Cannon
The National Center for Missing Adults