Crime at 1200 BLOCK OF EDSEL ST SE KENTWOOD on 04/06/2026 8:57 PM
Type: Other
Date: 04/06/2026 8:57 PM
Description: MISSING PERSON. Agency: Police. Disclaimer: This is from the Kent County Sheriff calls for service. Information is subject to change.
Address: 1200 BLOCK OF EDSEL ST SE KENTWOOD, KENTWOOD, MI
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Kathleen BennettMissing Age
23Est. Current Age
64Last Seen
Grand Rapids, MI on 07/13/1984Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5' 1" Weight: 100 lbsCase Number
MP14043Area Cold Cases
Name
Richard RootAge
65Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 29, 1983 richard root's body was found in the river near potter's park. Richard's hands and feet were bound. He had been reported missing 10 days earlier from charlotte, mi. Richard “dick” root was the owner/manager of the eaton county credit bureau, in charlotte, mi. Mr. Root had previously worked at other credit bureaus in other michigan cities. He enjoyed business dinners with colleagues at various local social clubs. Richard had three children and was married at the time of his death.Agency
Lansing PD