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Chanda Loar-Sanders

Chanda Loar-Sanders

An Unresolved Missing
Indigenous Woman Case

OVERVIEW

The disappearance of Chanda Loar-Sanders is one of many Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases that remain unresolved in the United States. Chanda, a member of the Choctaw Nation, vanished during a trip that was supposed to take her from Oklahoma to Texas. Years later, her family is still searching for answers and investigators continue to seek information about her whereabouts.

WHO IS CHANDA LOAR-SANDERS

Chanda Loar-Sanders was 42 years old when she disappeared. According to public missing person reports, she is described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation and is listed as an active missing person case.

Lawton Oklahoma

THE LAST KNOWN TIMELINE

According to information released by advocates and law enforcement sources, Chanda was last seen leaving Atoka, Oklahoma, on June 1, 2022. She was reportedly traveling toward Galveston, Texas, with plans to meet friends near Brownsville, Texas, for what was expected to be a two week trip.

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After departing Oklahoma, communication with Chanda ceased. Family members and friends became concerned when they could no longer reach her and she failed to return as expected.

THE INVESTIGATION

The Choctaw Nation Tribal Police have identified Chanda's disappearance as an active investigation. Public appeals for information have been issued, and her case remains open. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts or activities prior to her disappearance to come forward.

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Like many Indigenous missing person cases, investigators face challenges that can include jurisdictional issues involving tribal, state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies. National advocates have long argued that these complications can delay investigations and hinder information sharing.

THE BROADER MMIP CRISIS

Chanda's disappearance is frequently discussed within the broader Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons movement. Native American families and advocacy organizations have raised concerns for years about underreporting, inconsistent data collection, and limited media coverage involving Indigenous victims. Federal agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Justice, have launched initiatives specifically focused on addressing these cases.

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Advocates note that every unresolved disappearance represents not only a missing person investigation but also a family waiting for answers.

CURRENT STATUS

Chanda Loar-Sanders remains missing. Her case is still considered active, and investigators continue to seek tips from the public. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police.

For her family and community, the hope remains the same as it was on the day she disappeared: to learn what happened and bring Chanda home.

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If you have information regarding Chanda Loar-Sanders, contact the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police at 580-920-1517. Case Number: C23-02147.

QUESTIONS THAT REMAIN

Several key questions remain unanswered:

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  • What happened to Chanda after she left Atoka?

  • Did she successfully arrive in Texas?

  • Who was the last person known to have contact with her?

  • Was foul play involved?

  • Are there witnesses who have not yet come forward?

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As of 2026, no public information has been released indicating that Chanda has been located or that any arrests have been made in connection with her disappearance.

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