WI-Ben Wilberding, 21, Tomahawk

[hoppyfrog]

http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/10666526.html

Oct 19, 2007

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department says it's got a new lead in the case of a Tomahawk man who disappeared nearly 11 years ago, but officers aren't saying what it is.

Ben Wilberding was 21 when he vanished.

Both officers and family still think someone in Tomahawk has answers.

Wilberding was last seen in May of 1996, at his parents' home on County Road CC.

His sister says someone else had Wilberding's Drivers License and social security card, but a former sheriff says no evidence linked that person to a crime.

If you have information, call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department at (715) 536-6272

[Jesikah1]

I hope I am posting this correctly but here is another link with a short video and a bit more information on this case.
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/10656181.html

[hoppyfrog]

I hope I am posting this correctly but here is another link with a short video and a bit more information on this case.
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/10656181.html

You posted perfectly. :) Welcome to WS!

Hoppy

[cheko1]

I hope I am posting this correctly but here is another link with a short video and a bit more information on this case.
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/10656181.html


Thanks for the link!
Also WELCOME to WS!!!!

I can't imagine LE not thinking a crime had been commited 11 yrs ago.
Seriously not many people vanish for 11 yrs without getting in touch with someone. Why in the world would someone have his drivers license & SS card? This case needs futher looked into.

I am very glad something new has turned up. Wi has a very huge problem with unsolved cases.......

[imamaze]

The Doe Network (http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3601dmwi.html)
Ben Wilberding
Missing since May 24, 1996 from Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Classification: Missing
Vital Statistics
Age at Time of Disappearance: 21 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'10"; 170 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair; brown eyes.
Dentals: Available, missing his two front teeth

Circumstances of Disappearance
On May 24, 1996 Ben Wilberding disappeared from his parents' home on County Road CC in rural Tomahawk. He spoke to his sister from his home that morning, and that was the last she or anyone else heard from him.
Weeks later police found his driver's license and social security card, on a different person. Police investigated that person, but found no evidence linking him to a crime.

Ben's last paycheck remains at Hurd Millwork Co. in Merrill where he was employed as summer help, and his vehicle is parked where it was when he went missing. His Social Security card hasn't been used and his driver's license has not been renewed.
There doesn't seem to be any reasons why Wilberding disappeared, no clues as to where he might be and no ideas if he just fled the country, or if foul play was involved

If you have any information concerning this case please contact:
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department
715-536-6272