Benjamin Staton, known as Ben, was 82 when he disappeared from his Skinner Street home in Greenville, North Carolina. He was last seen on February 18, 1985. Staton, an African American man about 5 feet 9 inches and 200 pounds, had dementia and was wearing a plaid shirt, blue bib overalls, a blue or brown sport coat, a cap, and his glasses when he vanished.

An immediate, extensive search of the area produced no leads. Investigators worked the case for about three months without finding evidence, and foul play was not suspected at the time and has not been asserted since. The disappearance left family and community with many unanswered questions and the investigation remains open.

If anyone knew Benjamin, where he spent his time, or remembers seeing him around Greenville in February 1985, please come forward with information.