The person at the center of this case
Thora Afton Chamberlain
Missing Person · Open
80 years waiting · since 1945
Missing Person: Thora Afton Chamberlain
Justice for Thora Afton Chamberlain — the trail went cold in 1945, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Who was driving the vehicle Thora entered, and what was the make, model, and license plate?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other students or witnesses who saw Thora get into the vehicle and can describe the driver?
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suspect
Lead #3Was the vehicle driver ever identified or investigated by authorities?
Thora Afton Chamberlain, a 14-year-old girl, disappeared on November 2, 1945, after being seen getting into a stranger's vehicle outside her high school in Campbell, California. She has not been seen or heard from in nearly 80 years, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Thora's whereabouts or the identity of the vehicle's driver is urged to contact the Campbell Police Department.
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clue
Lead #4What happened to Thora after she entered the vehicle—did she voluntarily go with the driver or was she taken against her will?
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NamUs case MP36923. Missing person: Thora Afton Chamberlain.
Last known contact: 1945-11-02 in Campbell, Santa Clara, CA. Circumstances: Thora was seen getting into a stranger's vehicle outside her high school in Campbell and has not been seen since.
Demographics: 14 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Garbarand coat, white blouse, red skirt, blue sweater, and two pairs of socks (one red and one blue); Footwear: Tan loafers. Investigating agency: Campbell Police Department | 2016-4053.
Timeline of Events
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1945-11-02
Thora Afton Chamberlain disappears
14-year-old Thora was seen getting into a stranger's vehicle outside her high school in Campbell and has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:November 2, 1945
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 2, 1945
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4088662101
You can remain anonymous