The person at the center of this case
Alma Violet Root
Missing Person · Open
46 years waiting · since 1980
Missing Person: Alma Violet Root
Justice for Alma Violet Root — the trail went cold in 1980, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Who was the male companion Alma was reportedly traveling with on the date of her disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Have any witnesses come forward with information about Alma's activities or whereabouts after January 1, 1980?
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Lead #3Alma has a distinctive blue heart tattoo on her chest that could aid in identification if she is located.
Alma Violet Root, a 14-year-old girl, disappeared on January 1, 1980, from the Sacramento area in Placer County, California. She was believed to be traveling with a male companion at the time of her disappearance. Despite decades passing, the circumstances surrounding her vanishing remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about her whereabouts and the identity of her companion.
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NamUs case MP3881. Missing person: Alma Violet Root.
Last known contact: 1980-01-01 in Sacramento, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Alma may be traveling with a male companion.
Alma has a blue heart tattoo on her chest. Demographics: 14 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 9112250043.
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1980-01-01
Last Known Contact
Alma Violet Root was last known to be in Sacramento, Placer County, California. She may have been traveling with a male companion.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1980
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1980
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous