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Benjamin Gray Missing Person Case

Last seen in Montrose, Colorado on May 31, 1978

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Case Description

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In the quiet town of Montrose, Colorado, the disappearance of Benjamin Franklin Gray has remained a somber mystery for decades. A 50-year-old rancher, Gray was a familiar face in the community, known by his nicknames Ben or Benny. He was last seen on May 30, 1978, leaving the Chipeta Bar and Cafe, where he leased the top floor for his residence. That evening, he departed with an acquaintance, with the stated intention of traveling to his family's ranch in Gunnison County to lease some cattle. Th ...Read More
Last Seen: May 31, 1978

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  • Benjamin Gray - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
  • Benjamin Franklin Gray - The Charley Project
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    Victim Details

    Apr 05, 2011

    Jul 12, 2023

    Benjamin

    Gray

    96

    50

    64 inches

    66 inches

    165 lbs

    180 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 31, 1978

    Montrose

    Colorado

    Montrose County

    81401

    21455

    Montrose Police Department

    Montrose

    Colorado

    Montrose County

    81401

    434 South 1st Street, Colorado

    9702525200

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.cityofmontrose.org/275/Police-Public-Safety

    78-1090

    Montrose Police Department

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    05/23/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone ever come across any new info about Benjamin Franklin Gray's checkbook? It's puzzling how... ...Read More
    01/10/2024
    Does anyone else find it odd how Gray's checkbook ended up near Blue Mesa? If he was last seen enter... ...Read More
    11/20/2023

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