Above Images: Azora, circa 2008
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 1, 2008 from Buffalo, New York Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: October 11, 1997 Age: 10 years old Height and Weight: 4'1, 59 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blond hair, blue eyes. Azora has a birthmark on her right hip. Her ears are pierced. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Unknown, but she may wear an Islamic headscarf. Medical Conditions: Azora may be in need of medical attention for unspecified reasons.
Details of Disappearance
Azora and her brother Aadam disappeared from Buffalo, New York on August 1, 2008. They are believed to have been abducted by their non-custodial father, Richard Bennett Hoffman. A photograph and vital statistics for Richard are posted below this case summary. The Hoffmans may be in Tempe or Phoenix, Arizona. The children's whereabouts are unknown and their cases remain unsolved.
Richard Bennett Hoffman
Above: Richard Bennett Hoffman
Date of Birth: September 13, 1977
Age: 30 years old
Height and Weight: 5'10, 260 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Blond hair, blue eyes. Richard has a mole on his right cheek. He may use the alias last name Rashad Abdullah. He wears eyeglasses and he had a short beard at the time he abducted the children.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 1, 2009; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Buffalo City Police Department
716-847-2255
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
New York State Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse