Left : Blackwell, circa 1996 Right: Age-progressed by NCMEC to 16 years (circa 2008)

Reuben Bennett Blackwell II
Missing since May 6, 1996 from Clinton, Prince George's County, Maryland
Classification: Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: December 29, 1992
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 3 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'0"; 36 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black male. Black hair; brown eyes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Blackwell was last seen in Clinton, Maryland on May 6, 1996.
He was abducted by his noncustodial father, Reuben Bennett Blackwell. A felony warrant for Kidnapping was issued for the abductor on March 29, 2000. The child may be going by the first name "Bennett." The abductor has threatened to harm his son and himself. The abductor's hair is graying at his temples.

 

Reuben Bennett Blackwell

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: December 6, 1956
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 39 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'4"; 260 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black male. Black hair; brown eyes.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Prince Georges County Police
Missing Persons Unit
301-868-8773

Agency Case Number: 96-1301077

NCMEC #: NCMEC818486

NCIC Number: M-932461569

Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
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