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Benita Chamberlin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eugene, Oregon on Feb 23, 1978

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 08, 2024

Benita

Chamberlin

72

24

65 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 23, 1978

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

97403

No

6730

Lane County Sheriff's Office

Eugene

Oregon

Lane County

97401

DJ Mann

Sergeant

125 East 8th Avenue, Oregon

5416824150

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office

78-2325

1978-02-24

Lane County Sheriff's Office

4027

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

No

07/04/2026


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Missing new mother Benita Gay Chamberlin age 24 Feb 1978 ...

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In the winter of 1978, a young mother named Benita Chamberlin vanished from Eugene, Oregon, leaving behind a life that was just beginning to expand. At 24 years old, Benita was last seen on February 23rd, a day that should have been filled with joy and anticipation. She had recently given birth to her third child, a baby girl who, born prematurely, had remained in the care of Sacred Heart Hospital. That morning, Benita visited the hospital to nurse her newborn and was elated to learn she could f ...
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Last Seen: Feb 23, 1978

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  • Benita Gay Chamberlin - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP869 - Office of Justice Programs
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    Has anyone else found it strange that Benita's purse was discovered on the University of Oregon camp... ...Read More
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