Wade N. Benally was last seen in Crownpoint, New Mexico, on March 1, 2000. He was 37 at the time and described as 6 feet tall, about 225 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes and glasses. He was a member of the Navajo/Diné community.

The McKinley County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation but few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have been released publicly. The lack of available photographs and scarce leads have made it difficult for the family and investigators to generate new tips.

Wade’s family and community have continued to seek answers about his unexplained disappearance. If anyone has information about Wade or his whereabouts, please contact the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office.