Emily Benjamin, 34: Car Found Abandoned In Virginia In 2022
She reportedly never returned home from her road trip.
*Update* Obituaries for Emily Benjamin have been shared online, with her death date being in May 2023.*
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A concerned family hopes that attention to this case will help bring Emily Benjamin home. In this Sterling, Virginia story, police reportedly do not believe that the missing person has fallen victim to foul play. Yet, the authorities are still asking the public for help due to its mysterious nature.
On September 2, 2022, the Culpeper Police Department executed a welfare check on Emily Benjamin. Who called for that check and why they believed it was necessary remains unclear, but it was stated that the authorities could contact the 34-year-old. During that conversation, Emily reportedly told police that she was just fine but was on a road trip out of town. Police claim she said she would return home in two weeks, but it was not shared whether she was alone or in the company of others. However, Emily has not yet made it back to her residence.
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Her Vehicle Is Found Abandoned
On September 20, Emily's vehicle was located in front of an AutoZone car parts store in Sterling, a city just outside Washington, D.C. It is unclear if it was abandoned or if there was an issue with the vehicle that kept it from operating correctly. Her family was said to have expressed that they do not know how Emily would travel without her car. The vehicle was transported to Emily's mother's residence. There wasn't anything that pointed to Emily's whereabouts.
As previously stated, investigators do not believe this is a case involving foul play, but any information regarding the status of their investigation is unknown. Emily's family has taken to social media to help spread awareness about this case.
Emily Benjamin: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Emily Benjamin stood 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 220 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and sometimes wears glasses. Emily has a birthmark on her left leg.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Culpeper Police Department at (540) 727-7900, (540) 727-3430 (ext. 5530), or their local authorities. The agency case number is 2209-0163.
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Case Number: 2209-0163
Agency: Culpeper Police Department
Phone: (540) 727-7900,
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I found an updated on this case on Facebook, Emily was found deceased.