Earnest Lee Benoit, 46, was last seen in Many, Louisiana on May 29, 2018. A familiar figure in the small town, he was often observed walking or riding a bicycle, sometimes accompanied by his son and a companion. At the time of his disappearance he was described as a Caucasian male, 5 feet 11 inches, about 140 pounds, with brown hair showing some gray, brown eyes, and a short beard and mustache.

His body bore several distinctive tattoos: the word Bear on his right leg, a dragon skull on his left arm, and a skull on his back. The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office has investigated but few public leads have been reported, and there remain unanswered questions about his disappearance.

If anyone in Many or the surrounding area remembers seeing Earnest after May 29, 2018, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office.