Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 29, 2011 from Tukwila, Washington Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: September 11, 1978 Age: 32 years old Height and Weight: 5'5 - 5'6, 200 - 210 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Munoz has numerous tattoos on his chest, back, neck, shoulders and forearms. His nicknames are Ben, Benny, Benz, Sugar Bear and Winkie.
Details of Disappearance
Munoz was last seen in the 11000 block of First Avenue southwest in Tukwila, Washington April 29, 2011. His father heard him come home at 2:00 a.m. and go to bed. His father saw Munoz briefly later that morning before he left for the day. Munoz has never been heard from again. He was reported missing on May 5.Munoz was unemployed at the time of his disappearance and didn't have a vehicle. His cellular phone disappeared with him and was left on for a number of days afterwards, but although numerous calls were made to the phone, no one ever answered it. Munoz's father, whom he was very close to, got sick and died in the year after he went missing. Munoz is considered missing under suspicious circumstances and foul play is suspected in his case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated April 14, 2012; five pictures and alternate height and weight added, details of disappearance updated.
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King County Sheriff's Office
206-296-3311
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Washington State Missing Persons Search
The Seattle Times
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