Name: Benjamin J. Wilberding
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: May 24, 1996
Location Last Seen: Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Date of Birth: January 22, 1975
Age: 21 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8
Weight: 170 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Ben
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available, missing his two front teeth
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Blue jeans and a t-shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
On May 24, 1996 Ben Wilberding disappeared from his parents' home on County Road CC in rural Tomahawk. He spoke to his sister from his home that morning, and that was the last she or anyone else heard from him. When Ben was last seen he was in a maroon vehicle with two other occupants.
Weeks later police found his driver's license and social security card, on a different person. Police investigated that person, but found no evidence linking him to a crime.
Ben's last paycheck remained at Hurd Millwork Co . in Merrill where he was employed as summer help, and his vehicle was parked where it was when he went missing. His Social Security card hasn't been used and his driver's license has not been renewed.
There doesn't seem to be any reasons why Wilberding disappeared, no clues as to where he might be and no ideas if he just fled the country, or if foul play was involved.
Agency Name: Lincoln County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. Mark Gartmann
Agency Phone Number: 715-536-6272
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: CR0796-201
NCIC Case Number: M933833283
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Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 11-13-2021 - By: Htmlcnvtr
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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