Endangered Missing Adult
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Tyler County Sheriff's Department at (409) 283-2172
| Name: | Joseph Brandon Benton | |
| Classification: | Endangered Missing Adult | |
| Alias / Nickname: | Smokey Joe | |
| Date of Birth: | 1985-01-22 | |
| Date Missing: | 2004-01-06 | |
| From City/State: | Lufkin, TX | |
| Missing From (Country): | USA | |
| Age at Time of Disappearance: | 18 | |
| Gender: | Male | |
| Race: | White | |
| Height: | 64 inches | |
| Weight: | 140 pounds | |
| Hair Color: | Black | |
| Eye Color: | Hazel | |
| Complexion: | Medium | |
| Identifying Characteristics: | Horizontal scar under left eye, tattoo of a "mushroom" on right calf, tattoo of the name "Smokey Joe" on left forearm, tattoo of a "cross" between thumb and forefinger on right hand, tattoo of the letters "LOVE HATE" across knuckles on both hands, scar on left side of forehead, pierced left ear, missing teeth. | |
| Jewelry: | Small gold hoop earring. | |
| Circumstances of Disappearance: | Unknown. Joseph last contacted family at approximately 5:00pm in Lufkin, TX. His brown and tan 1987 Ford F-150 extended cab was later located southeast of Angelina County on Parker Point Rd. near Zavalla, TX. | |
| Investigative Agency: | Tyler County Sheriff's Department | |
| Phone: | (409) 283-2172 | |
| Investigative Case #: | 110406 | |
| NCIC #: | M-033784435 |