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Erna Martin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Granite Bay, California on Feb 15, 1988

Victim Details

Created

Dec 09, 2009

Case Added

Jan 09, 2024

Firstname

Erna

Lastname

Martin

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

115 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Feb 15, 1988

City

Granite Bay

State

California

County

Placer County

Zip Code

95678

Agency ID

7880

Agency Name

Placer County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Auburn

Agency State

California

Agency County

Placer County

Agency Zip Code

95603

Agency Contact

Kurt Leatherman

Contact Job Title

Placer County Sheriff Detective

Agency Address

2929 Richardson Drive, California

Agency Phone

5308897800

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.placer.ca.gov/1680/Sheriffs-Office

Agency Case #

8802150022

Agency Report Date

1988-02-15

Primary Agency

Placer County Sheriff's Office

CaseContributors

7570

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

07/29/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Erna Martin, a 45-year-old woman, was last seen on February 12, 1988, in Granite Bay, California. At the time of her disappearance, Erna left her home on foot around 11:00 a.m., without any extra clothing. She was wearing a large light blue ski jacket, blue/green jeans, and white sneakers. Erna's family and authorities believe her struggle with alcoholism and possible marital issues may have contributed to her disappearance.

Despite an extensive search, no trace of Erna has ever be ...

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Last Seen: Feb 15, 1988

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Erna Martin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Granite Bay, California on Feb 15, 1988

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