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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51435) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2018, the family of 26-year-old Charles 'Ben' Lee was thrown into a state of uncertainty and fear. The last time his father saw him was on July 3, 2018. Following that final sighting, information surfaced that Charles had been discharged from Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, on July 6, 2018. From that moment on, a concerning silence fell over Charles's life. He has not been seen or heard from since his release from the medical facility. This abrupt and complete lack of communication was out of character and immediately raised alarms among his loved ones.

The days turned into weeks with no word from Charles. A profound sense of worry deepened as his family and friends realized the extent of his disappearance. His cell phone, once a constant connection to his world, was turned off. His usually active social media profiles became dormant, with no new posts or interactions to indicate his whereabouts or well-being. The digital footprints he once left behind had vanished, leaving a void of information and a growing number of unanswered questions for those desperately searching for him. The New York City Police Department's 77th Precinct was notified, and a missing persons case was officially opened on July 17, 2018, formalizing the search for the young man who seemed to have vanished without a trace from the bustling streets of Brooklyn.

Charles is described as a Black and Hispanic male, standing between 5'10' and 6'0' tall and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His loved ones have also noted several distinct physical features that could aid in his identification. These include a very noticeable scar on the top of one of his hands, stretching from the middle knuckle to about an inch past his wrist. He also has several tattoos: the letter 'C' on his left triceps, the letter 'L' on his right triceps, and a faint tribal band on his right arm. The investigation into his disappearance has remained open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts at the medical center and the subsequent silence have left a void of information, making the search for answers a difficult and ongoing effort.

Last Seen: Jul 6, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 96%157 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP59677
John Doe — New York, New York
UP59677 • Found Jul 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%197 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP107631
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP107631 • Found Aug 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 180–200 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP81219
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP81219 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 69%132 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80273
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP80273 • Found Apr 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 15–23 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 75%137 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP73324
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP73324 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP94144
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP94144 • Found Jul 29, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 75%137 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Corona, New York - unidentified case UP87877
John Doe — Corona, New York
UP87877 • Found Sep 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 20%5'4" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 81%143 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York - unidentified case UP88299
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York
UP88299 • Found Aug 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 27%103 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP82830
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP82830 • Found Jul 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 4%5'3" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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