Edith Verline Baker, 79, was last seen on August 26, 2001, leaving the KQ Ranch Resort near State Route 79, south of Julian, California, for a morning hike around 6:00 a.m. She was known to take walks before her family awoke. That day she did not have adequate supplies for a hike — no sufficient water or protective clothing — while daytime temperatures reached about 90 degrees and dipped into the 60s at night.

Her daughter reported her missing at 10:00 a.m., triggering a five-day search. The only physical sign found was a single footprint near the camp. Investigators believe Baker became lost or disoriented, but no other clues have been uncovered. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches, 135 to 155 pounds, with white hair, brown eyes, surgical scars on her abdomen, and glasses. She wore a light blue fleece shirt, white or tan pants, and white Keds sneakers when last seen.

If anyone was in the SR-79 area near Julian on August 26, 2001, or has information about Baker’s movements that morning, please come forward.