HI HI - Benjamin R. Sjoberg, 23, U.S.S. Harper's Ferry, 18 Oct 1996

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Missing since October 18, 1996 from Hawaii
Classification: Missing

• Date Of Birth: August 24, 1973
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 23 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'3"; 200 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Reddish-blond hair; blue eyes.
• Dentals & Fingerprints: Available.

Sjoberg was last seen aboard the U.S.S. Harper's Ferry (LSD-49) at approximately 11:00 pm on October 18, 1996. At that time, the ship reportedly passed between the Hawaiian Islands of Kauai and Niihau, at one point coming as close as 2,000 yards from shore.


Doe Network - http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1532dmhi.html

NamUs - https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/1019/0/

Charley Project - http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/s/sjoberg_benjamin.html

NCIS - http://www.ncis.navy.mil/ContactUs/Documents/sjoberg_benjamin-r.pdf

 

[Richard]

Benjamin R. Sjoberg

Name: Benjamin R. Sjoberg
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: October 18, 1996
Location Last Seen: Islands of Kauai and Niihau, Hawaii

Physical Description
Date of Birth: August 24, 1973
Age: 23 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3" to 6'4"
Weight: 200 lbs. to 210 lbs.
Hair Color: Reddish blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance
Sjoberg was serving as a United States Navy hull technician third class in 1996. He was last seen aboard the USS Harper's Ferry (LSD-49) at approximately 11:00 p.m. on October 18, 1996. The ship was reportedly passing between the Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Niihau at the time, coming as close as 2,000 yards from shore at one point during the evening. Sjoberg disappeared from the ship and has never been heard from again.

He was known to be very athletic, an excellent swimmer, and outdoorsman who enjoyed living off the land. He was said to be on the quiet side. Sjoberg also may have had a preference for exotic-looking women. He is originally from St. Louis County, Minnesota. A memorial has been erected in his memory, though officials consider this an open missing persons case.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Headquarters
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 202-433-9225
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: M979390441
NCIC Case Number: M-975776243
NamUs Case Number: 1019
Doenetwork file number 1532DMHI

Information Source(s)
1532DMHI - Benjamin R. Sjoberg
NamUs
NCIS Missing Persons Bulletin
Find A Grave

 

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Bumping for Benjamin, now gone 25 years