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Vernon Ralph Erno, 82 years old at the time of his disappearance, was last seen on December 28, 2003, in San Luis Obispo, California. Vernon, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, was being driven by his son to a local golf course when he became upset and asked to be let out of the car near the intersection of Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road. He fled on foot from the shopping center where he was dropped off, and despite an extensive search, no trace of him has ever been found.

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Last Seen: Dec 28, 2003
Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Apr 22, 2024

Vernon

Erno

102

82

67 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 28, 2003

San Luis Obispo

California

San Luis Obispo County

No

161

7001

San Luis Obispo Police Department

San Luis Obispo

California

San Luis Obispo County

93401

Sofia Marques

Detective

1042 Walnut Street, California

8057817317

Local

Law Enforcement

031228029

San Luis Obispo Police Department

5488

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

11/23/2025


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