Benita Spears

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Case Description
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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
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    Victim Details

    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

    1941

    Gary Police Department

    Gary

    Indiana

    Lake County

    46402

    555 Polk Street, Indiana

    2198811214

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    09-69071

    Gary Police Department

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    09/20/2024


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    Does anyone know who Benita Spears was and what her significance was? I've heard her name mentioned ... ...Read More
    02/27/2024
    Does anyone have any theories on the missing case of Benita? I've been following the news and it's t... ...Read More
    09/01/2023