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Benita Elizabeth Moore Spears, 23, was last seen on October 24, 1989, in Gary, Indiana. On the day of her disappearance, Benita's mother saw her at Indiana University Northwest, where they were both attending classes. She never returned home, and her family reported her missing the next day. At the time, Benita was a divorced mother of two, working part-time at Inland Steel and studying full-time.
Benita had a history of domestic violence with her ex-husband, Johnny Spears. In 1988, Joh ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 24, 1989
Benita had a history of domestic violence with her ex-husband, Johnny Spears. In 1988, Joh ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 24, 1989
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Dec 04, 2009
Jul 29, 2022
Benita
Spears
58
23
60 inches
62 inches
95 lbs
100 lbs
Black / African American
Female
Oct 24, 1989
Gary
Indiana
Lake County
150
1941
Gary Police Department
Gary
Indiana
Lake County
46402
555 Polk Street, Indiana
2198811214
Local
Law Enforcement
09-69071
Gary Police Department
7606
Black
Brown
Brown
11/28/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone looked into the circumstances surrounding Johnny Spears' release the night before Benita ... ...Read More
08/23/2024
08/23/2024
Has anyone else looked into the logistics of Johnny being able to get access to Benita’s car so so... ...Read More
06/05/2024
06/05/2024
