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Elmer Booth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Colfax, California on Apr 5, 1993

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Victim Details

Dec 10, 2009

Jan 9, 2024

Elmer

Booth

114

81

69 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 5, 1993

Colfax

California

Placer County

No

7884

Placer County Sheriff's Office

Auburn

California

Placer County

95603

Kurt Leatherman

Placer County Sheriff Detective

2929 Richardson Drive, California

5308897800

County

Law Enforcement

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

9306230029/93-04-15

Apr 7, 1993

Placer County Sheriff's Office

7784

Gray or Partially Gray

Gray

Gray

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3907) and 9 other sources
Elmer Edward Booth, also known as "Boots," was last seen on April 5, 1993, in Colfax, California. At the time, Booth was 81 years old and was described as 5'9" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with gray hair and gray eyes. He wore a full set of dentures and was known to walk into town regularly from his residence. On the day of his disappearance, Booth appeared confused, according to witnesses. Two days later, his landlord reported him missing.

Booth had no known family, and despite investigations by the Placer County Sheriff's Department, no substantial leads have emerged in his case. His case is classified as endangered missing, and no dental or DNA records were available at the time to aid the search. Booth's whereabouts remain unknown, and his case remains open.
Last Seen: Apr 5, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Elmer Edward Booth (aka "Boots") | Placer County, CA">Elmer Edward Booth (aka "Boots") | Placer County, CA
  • Elmer Edward Booth - The Charley Project
  • Elmer E. Booth | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • 224DMCA - Elmer G. Booth - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP3907
  • 224DMCA - Elmer G Booth - Doe Network
  • elderly - The Charley Project Blog
  • Boots Booth | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Elmer Edward Booth – The Charley Project Blog

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP96579
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP96579 • Found Oct 3, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 81 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 81 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%121 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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.

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