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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 were the circumstances of her disappearance on February 15, 1988? Was she traveling, at home, or in a specific location?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to her last known location or activities in Granite Bay on that date?
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clue
Lead #3Why was she wearing ski clothing in mid-February? Was she planning to travel or engage in winter activities?
Erna Martin, a 45-year-old woman, disappeared on February 15, 1988, from Granite Bay, California, while wearing a light blue down ski jacket and bluish-green jeans. Despite decades of investigation by the Placer County Sheriff's Office, her whereabouts remain unknown and no clear circumstances surrounding her disappearance have been publicly established. Anyone with information about Erna Martin's disappearance is urged to contact the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
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Source Narrative
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.
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1988-02-15
Last Known Contact
Erna Martin was last seen in Granite Bay, CA on February 15, 1988. She was 45 years old, 5'8" tall, 115 lbs, with blonde/strawberry hair and blue eyes. She was 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:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 15, 1988
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous