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Charlotte Erdman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Watertown, Wisconsin on Jul 18, 1974

Victim Details

Apr 25, 2019

Feb 10, 2022

Charlotte

Erdman

67

15

67 inches

69 inches

125 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 18, 1974

Watertown

Wisconsin

Dodge County

53094

No

55669

Dodge County Sheriff's Office

Juneau

Wisconsin

Dodge County

53039

Vickie Brugger

Detective

124 West Street, Wisconsin

9203863726

County

Law Enforcement

19-13718

May 29, 2019

Dodge County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56930) and 13 other sources
Charlotte Ann Erdman, a 15-year-old girl from Watertown, Wisconsin, was last seen on July 18, 1974. Charlotte ran away from home that day and was believed to have been picked up by a 41-year-old long-haul truck driver based in Illinois. About two weeks after her disappearance, her family received a letter from her, postmarked in Illinois. In the letter, Charlotte assured her family that she was safe, not involved in any illegal activities, and that she would keep in touch. However, this was the last communication they ever received from her, and she has not been heard from since.

Despite the initial contact, Charlotte was not officially reported missing until May 29, 2019, leading to a significant gap in the investigation. Over the years, there have been very few clues regarding her whereabouts, and her case remains unsolved. Law enforcement continues to list her as an endangered runaway, though there is little information available about her fate after leaving home.

Charlotte was described as being between 5'7" and 5'9" tall, weighing between 125 and 165 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Authorities have kept her case open, and DNA is available for potential future comparisons.
Last Seen: Jul 18, 1974

Links to Additional Sources (13)

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  • Charlotte Erdman | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Charlotte Erdman | Clearinghouse for Missing
  • Charlotte Ann Erdman - The Charley Project
  • Charlotte Erdman - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy
  • Could Charlotte Ann Erdman be
  • [DOC] MISSING PERSON Charlotte Ann Erdman - For the Lost
  • Charlotte Ann Erdman
  • Charlotte Ann Erdman has been missing since 7/18/1974 from ...
  • MISSING: Charlotte Erdman, 15 – Watertown, Wisconsin (1974 ...
  • WI - Charlotte Ann Erdman, 15, Watertown, 18 July 1974 - Websleuths
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP56930
  • Charlotte Ann Erdman has been missing for 51 years today. She ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan - unidentified case UP12115
    Jane Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
    UP12115 • Found Mar 25, 1976
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 46%291 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 125–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone considered the truck driver who picked up Charlotte Erdman? It's bizarre that there's not... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how unusual it is that Charlotte's family didn't report her missing until... ...Read More
    06/25/2024
    Has anyone looked into the truck driver's background more thoroughly? I find it odd that Charlotte's... ...Read More
    02/20/2023

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