The person at the center of this case
Erna Martin
Missing Person · Open
38 years waiting · since 1988
Missing Person: Erna Martin
Justice for Erna Martin — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What was the significance of Erna Martin wearing winter clothing (ski jacket) in mid-February? Was she planning a trip or outdoor activity?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Erna Martin on February 15, 1988, or in the days immediately following her disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to her disappearance being reported, and how much time elapsed before she was reported missing?
Erna Martin, a 45-year-old woman, disappeared on February 15, 1988, in Granite Bay, California while wearing a light blue down ski jacket and bluish-green jeans. Nearly four decades later, her whereabouts remain unknown, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have never been fully resolved. Anyone with information about Erna Martin's disappearance is urged to contact the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
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location
Lead #4Were there any vehicles or personal belongings found in or near Granite Bay that could be connected to her case?
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NamUs case MP3901. Missing person: Erna Martin.
Last known contact: 1988-02-15 in Granite Bay, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Last seen 02/15/1988 in Granite Bay, CA.
Demographics: 45 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 115 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: light blue down ski jacket, bluish-green jeans; Footwear: white tennis shoes. Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 8802150022 | 1988-02-15.
Timeline of Events
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1988-02-15
Last Seen
Erna Martin, 45-year-old female, last seen in Granite Bay, CA wearing a light blue down ski jacket, bluish-green jeans, and white tennis shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:February 15, 1988
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 15, 1988
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous