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Hester Lee Chandler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Modesto, California on Sep 12, 1974

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Hester

Lee Chandler

111

60

5'7 inches

130 lbs

White

Female

Sep 12, 1974

Modesto

California

Modesto

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Departmen

209-525-7114

07/03/2026

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Hester Lee Chandler, a 60-year-old woman from Modesto, California, vanished on September 12, 1974, after withdrawing nearly $9,000 from her bank account. She has not been seen or heard from since. Following her disappearance, Chandler's car was discovered parked outside her residence. Inside the vehicle were cardboard boxes filled with her clothing.

Investigators found a peculiar scene inside her home. Her credit cards and identification were left behind, with some of the cards hav ...
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Last Seen: Sep 12, 1974

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  • 4526DFCA - Hester Lee Chandler - Doe Network
  • Hester Lee Chandler - The Charley Project
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    Has anyone else looked into the connection between Hester Lee Chandler's disappearance and the cardb... ...Read More
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    The thing that really caught my attention about Hester's case is the detail about her house keys bei... ...Read More
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