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May 13, 2012
Jan 08, 2024
Laura
Hitson
64
34
66 inches
67 inches
240 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the late summer of 1994, a distressing situation unfolded in Eugene, Oregon, leading to the disappearance of Laura Lucille Hitson. On September 25th of that year, the 34-year-old woman was in the process of being taken to the Sacred Heart Emergency Room when she abruptly fled. At the time she went missing, Laura was described as a Caucasian female, standing between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighing approximately 240 pounds. She had brown hair and brown eyes. The last time anyone saw her, she was wearing a white canvas coat paired with blue knit slacks. The circumstances of Laura�s disappearance were immediately concerning to authorities. It was noted that she was without her required medications, a situation that could potentially lead to her becoming aggressive or violent. This critical piece of information added a profound layer of urgency to the search efforts initiated by the Eugene Police Department. Despite the gravity of the situation, the investigation into her whereabouts proved to be incredibly challenging. Few details emerged about the path she took after she fled, and the case quickly grew cold, leaving her family and community without answers. Decades have now passed since Laura Hitson was last seen, and her case remains an unresolved and poignant mystery in Lane County. The official report was filed on October 3, 1994, and since then, her file has remained open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The overview of this case reveals a vulnerable individual who disappeared under volatile and concerning circumstances. The absence of any significant leads or new information over the years has left a void in the lives of those who knew her, and her story serves as a somber reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that accompanies long-term missing person cases.
Sep 25, 1994
Eugene
Oregon
Lane County
No
21991
Eugene Police Department
Eugene
Oregon
Lane County
97401
Jennifer Curry
Detective
300 Country Club Road, Oregon
5416825111
Local
Law Enforcement
94-17206
1994-10-03
Eugene Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
06/05/2026
