
The person at the center of this case
Maxine Beatrice Green
Justice for Maxine Beatrice Green — the trail went cold in 1961, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the ex-husband's account of events, and why did he return without Maxine?
Did anyone see Maxine or the ex-husband on or after October 18, 1961?
Why has there been no contact or communication from Maxine in over 60 years?
Maxine Beatrice Green, a 29-year-old woman, disappeared on October 18, 1961, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, after leaving her children with her parents. She left with her ex-husband, who returned alone without explanation, and she has never contacted her family since that date. Despite over 60 years passing, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to her.
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What clothing was she wearing—a sweater and blouse—and could this help identify remains if discovered?
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NamUs case MP32123. Missing person: Maxine Beatrice Green.
Last known contact: 1961-10-18 in Pawhuska, Osage, OK. Circumstances: She and her ex-husband left their children with her parents.
Her ex-husband returned without her. She has never made contact with her family since 1961.
DOB is unknown; suggested year is 1932. Height and weight are unknown; range is to satisfy NamUs requirements.
Demographics: 25 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: believed to be wearing a sweater and blouse when she went missing (news article 1961).. Investigating agency: Pawhuska Police Department | 2017-0618.
Maxine left with her ex-husband after leaving their children with her parents in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Her ex-husband returned without her.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.