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Benita Chamberlin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eugene, Oregon on Feb 23, 1978

Victim Details

Created

Dec 12, 2008

Case Added

Jan 08, 2024

Firstname

Benita

Lastname

Chamberlin

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Weight

120 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Feb 23, 1978

City

Eugene

State

Oregon

County

Lane County

Zip Code

97403

Tribal Land

Agency ID

6730

Agency Name

Lane County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Eugene

Agency State

Oregon

Agency County

Lane County

Agency Zip Code

97401

Agency Contact

DJ Mann

Contact Job Title

Sergeant

Agency Address

125 East 8th Avenue, Oregon

Agency Phone

5416824150

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

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

Agency Case #

78-2325

Agency Report Date

1978-02-24

Primary Agency

Lane County Sheriff's Office

CaseContributors

4027

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Solved

Last Updated

07/28/2026

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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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Benita Chamberlin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eugene, Oregon on Feb 23, 1978

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