The person at the center of this case
Elaine Johnson
Missing Person · Open
35 years waiting · since 1990
Missing Person: Elaine Johnson
Justice for Elaine Johnson — the trail went cold in 1990, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were clothes left in the dryer and only keys missing? Does this suggest a sudden, unplanned departure?
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timeline
Lead #2What was the exact date and time Elaine was last seen? The 11-day gap between November 22 and December 3 is significant.
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location
Lead #3Were there any witnesses in the apartment building who saw Elaine or noticed anything unusual around November 22?
Elaine Johnson, a 41-year-old woman, disappeared in late November 1990 from Parma, Ohio, after failing to show up for work. Her apartment was found neat and undisturbed with only her keys missing, while her car remained parked in the building's garage. Despite initial investigation by Parma Police, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear and the case remains unsolved.
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vehicle
Lead #4Why would Elaine leave her car behind if she departed voluntarily? Does this indicate foul play?
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contact
Lead #5Has anyone reported contact with Elaine or sightings of her since November 1990?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP1304. Missing person: Elaine Johnson.
Last known contact: 1990-11-22 in Parma, Cuyahoga, OH. Circumstances: Elaine Johnson was reported missing by a family member daughter on December 3, 1990.
Elaine had not shown up for work, so the family member received a phone call from her place of employment. Elaine apparently left clothes in the dryer at her apartment building.
Her apartment was tidy with no signs of foul play. All that seemed to be missing was her keys.
Her car was found in the garage of her apartment building in Parma, OH. Demographics: 41 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Parma Police Department | 9029287.
Timeline of Events
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1990-11-22
Last known contact
Elaine Johnson was last known to have contact on November 22, 1990 in Parma, Ohio
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1990-12-03
Reported missing
Elaine was reported missing by her daughter after failing to show up for work. Her employer called the family when she did not arrive.
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1990-12-03
Apartment discovery
Elaine's apartment was found tidy with no signs of foul play. Clothes were left in the dryer and only her keys appeared to be missing.
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1990-12-03
Vehicle located
Elaine's car was found in the garage of her apartment building in Parma, Ohio.
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 1990
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 1990
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4408851234
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