The person at the center of this case
Elaine Ford
Missing Person · Open
36 years waiting · since 1990
Missing Person: Elaine Ford
Justice for Elaine Ford — the trail went cold in 1990, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What was Elaine's routine and who were the last people to see her on May 8, 1990?
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location
Lead #2Were there specific locations in Cleveland where Elaine frequented that should be investigated?
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evidence
Lead #3Have any personal items belonging to Elaine been recovered or reported since her disappearance?
Elaine Ford, a 28-year-old Black woman, disappeared in Cleveland, Ohio in May 1990 and has not been located. She was last seen on May 8, 1990, wearing a black or brown skirt and a Jheri curl wig. Despite decades of investigation by the Cleveland Police Department, her whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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witness
Lead #4Are there witnesses from 1990 who may have information but have not yet come forward?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP20365. Missing person: Elaine Ford.
Last known contact: 1990-05-08 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH. Circumstances: Elaine was last seen in Cleveland, OH in May 1990.
Demographics: 28 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Jheri curl wig; Clothing: Black or brown skirt. Investigating agency: Cleveland Police Department - 5th District | 1990-035051 | 1990-05-08.
Timeline of Events
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1990-05-08
Last Known Contact
Elaine Ford was last seen in Cleveland, OH on May 8, 1990
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Case Information
Incident:May 8, 1990
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 8, 1990
Last Updated:June 15, 2026