Missing Person Found Deceased in Rural Area

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  Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers and deputies located a deceased female on July 18, 2026“This morning, July 18, 2026, they located a deceased female while searching the large, undeveloped land southwest of Bear Lake, who is unfortunately believed to be Chamberlain.”
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  The deceased female was found in a rural area southwest of Bear Lake“This morning, July 18, 2026, they located a deceased female while searching the large, undeveloped land southwest of Bear Lake, who is unfortunately believed to be Chamberlain.”
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  The individual is believed to be 74-year-old Lynn M. Chamberlain“This morning, July 18, 2026, they located a deceased female while searching the large, undeveloped land southwest of Bear Lake, who is unfortunately believed to be Chamberlain.”
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  Lynn M. Chamberlain was reported missing on July 13“On July 13, 2026, at approximately 6:30 pm, Lynn M. Chamberlain left her residence, near E. Saltz Lane and N. Perry Road in North Spokane County, southeast of Deer Park, to go for a walk and has not returned.”
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  Lynn M. Chamberlain was reported missing after leaving her residence near E. Saltz Lane and N. Perry Road in North Spokane County“On July 13, 2026, at approximately 6:30 pm, Lynn M. Chamberlain left her residence, near E. Saltz Lane and N. Perry Road in North Spokane County, southeast of Deer Park, to go for a walk and has not returned.”
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  Lynn M. Chamberlain was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s“Lynn Chamberlain has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and it is possible she may not be able to find her way home.”
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  Lynn M. Chamberlain was last seen walking from her home on July 13 at 6:30 p.m“On July 13, 2026, at approximately 6:30 pm, Lynn M. Chamberlain left her residence, near E. Saltz Lane and N. Perry Road in North Spokane County, southeast of Deer Park, to go for a walk and has not returned.”
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  Deputies used a drone in their search but were unable to find her“Deputies searched the area, including using a UAS (drone), but were unable to locate Chamberlain.”
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  Major Crimes Detectives are investigating the case as a tragic unattended death“As is standard protocol, Major Crimes Detectives responded to continue the investigation as a tragic unattended death.”
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  The Spokane County Medical Examiner will confirm identification and release cause and manner of death once finalized“The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office, when appropriate and once positive identification is confirmed, will release the decedent’s name, along with cause and manner of death.”
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  Public alerts requested community assistance“If you have seen Lynn M. Chamberlain or know her whereabouts, please call Crime Check at 509-456-2233 and reference #10097487.”
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  Lynn M. Chamberlain was wearing blue pajama pants and a white sports bra“She was last seen wearing long blue pajama-type pants and a white sports bra.”
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  The case reference number is #10097487“If you have seen Lynn M. Chamberlain or know her whereabouts, please call Crime Check at 509-456-2233 and reference #10097487.”