Lorraine Judith Chance, also known as "Lee," was last seen on January 3, 1948, in Sacramento, California. That day, the 26-year-old mother left her daughter with a babysitter in Santa Cruz, promising to return later that evening, but she never did. At the time, Lorraine was grieving the recent death of her husband, Calvin "Bud" Chance, a Navy serviceman who had passed away in November 1947.
Despite applying for her husband’s death benefits in March 1948, Lorraine disappeared before collecting them, and the checks were eventually returned unclaimed. Investigators suspect she may have been attempting to flee legal trouble, as there was a warrant for her arrest at the time. Lorraine’s case has remained unsolved for decades, and her whereabouts remain unknown.
She is described as a petite woman, between 4'11" and 5'1", with brown hair (possibly bleached blonde) and brown eyes. Lorraine was known for wearing high heels, and she had protruding teeth. The Sacramento Police Department continues to investigate the case, but no significant leads have emerged since her disappearance.Last Seen: Jan 3, 1948
