The person at the center of this case
Erica Dawn Lafferty
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2022
Missing Person: ERICA DAWN LAFFERTY
Justice for Erica Dawn Lafferty — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What circumstances led to the late 2023 contact being the last known interaction with family?
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Lead #2Why is there a gap between the November 2022 incident date and the late 2023 last contact date?
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Lead #3Has anyone in Morganton or surrounding areas seen Erica since late 2023?
Erica Dawn Lafferty, a 32-year-old woman, was last known to have contact with family in late 2023 in Morganton, North Carolina. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not publicly disclosed specific details about what may have happened. The Burke County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from anyone who may have seen Erica or knows about her whereabouts.
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NamUs case MP158504. Missing person: ERICA DAWN LAFFERTY.
Last known contact: 2022-11-01 in Morganton, Burke, NC. Circumstances: FAMILY MEMBER LAST SPOKE WITH LAFFERTY IN LATE 2023.
NO SPECIFIC MONTH STATED IN REPORT. Demographics: 32 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Burke County Sheriff's Office | 2026-01336 | 2026-05-04.
Timeline of Events
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2023-11
Last Known Contact
Family member last spoke with Erica Dawn Lafferty in late 2023. No specific month stated in report.
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 2023
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 2023
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8284385500
You can remain anonymous