Benjamin Baines Jr is the name he was born with.
I would bet that his friends have called him a different name for years, probably one with “Muhammad” or “Islam” in it.
Hmmmm....funny how this story wasn't out there til James Lilleks mentioned it on Hugh Hewitt yesterday!! I see NO info on Benjamin Baines Jr!!
Funny that the article doesn’t mention a description or ethnicity of this person.
I’m guessing he probably could pass for Leif Erickson - how about you?