The person at the center of this case
Elmer G Booth
Missing Person · Open
33 years waiting · since 1993
Missing Person: Elmer G Booth
Justice for Elmer G Booth — the trail went cold in 1993, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Booth appear confused on the day he was last seen? Was he experiencing a medical or cognitive issue?
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location
Lead #2What were the specific locations in Colfax that Booth regularly walked to? Could he have become lost along a familiar route?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone else in Colfax observe Booth on April 5, 1993, or notice anything unusual about his behavior that day?
Elmer G Booth, an 81-year-old man, disappeared on April 5, 1993, from Colfax, California, where he maintained a daily walking routine through town. His landlord reported him missing after he failed to appear, and he was last seen appearing confused. Despite the passage of decades, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about his final movements and whereabouts.
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Lead #4An 81-year-old man missing for over 30 years—could he have suffered a fall, accident, or medical emergency in an isolated area near his walking routes?
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NamUs case MP3907. Missing person: Elmer G Booth.
Last known contact: 1993-04-05 in Colfax, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Booth's landlord reported him missing.
When Booth was last seen, he appeared confused. He had a daily routine of certain locations he walked to in Colfax.
One day, people stopped seeing him. Demographics: 81 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Gray. Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 9306230029/93-04-15 | 1993-04-07.
Timeline of Events
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1993-04-05
Last Known Contact
Elmer G Booth was last seen in Colfax, Placer County, CA. He appeared confused at the time of last sighting.
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1993-04-07
Missing Person Report Filed
Placer County Sheriff's Office received report from Booth's landlord that he was missing. Investigation began on April 7, 1993.
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Case Information
Incident:April 5, 1993
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 5, 1993
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