The person at the center of this case
Benita Elizabeth Spears
Missing Person · Open
36 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Benita Elizabeth Spears
Justice for Benita Elizabeth Spears — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses who saw Benita on the day she disappeared or in the days leading up to October 24, 1989?
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clue
Lead #2What were the specific circumstances of her disappearance—did she leave voluntarily or was there evidence of foul play?
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contact
Lead #3Who was Benita in contact with in the days before her disappearance, and did anyone notice changes in her behavior?
Benita Elizabeth Spears, a 23-year-old woman, disappeared on October 24, 1989, in Gary, Indiana, after failing to show up for work or school. Her mother reported her missing, but the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to her.
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evidence
Lead #4Are there any records, communications, or physical evidence from 1989 that could shed light on her whereabouts?
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NamUs case MP3841. Missing person: Benita Elizabeth Spears.
Last known contact: 1989-10-24 in Gary, Lake, IN. Circumstances: Benita was originally reported missing by her mother when she didn't show up for work or school.
Demographics: 23 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 95 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Gary Police Department | 09-69071.
Timeline of Events
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1989-10-24
Benita Elizabeth Spears reported missing
Benita failed to show up for work or school on October 24, 1989. Her mother reported her missing to the Gary Police Department.
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2198811214
You can remain anonymous