Charlotte Ann Erdman

Left and Right: Charlotte circa, 1974


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: July 18, 1974

Missing From: Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin

Classification: Endangered Runaway

Date Of Birth: October 21, 1958

Age: 15 years old

Height and Weight: 5’8″ and 140 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Female, Brown hair, Blue eyes


Details of Disappearance

Charlotte ran away from her Watertown, Wisconsin home on July 18th 1974 and was never seen again afterwards. Investigators and her family believe that Charlotte was picked up by a 41 years old truck driver based in Chicago, Illinois. They received a letter from her approximately 2 weeks after she left and stated she was fine and that she wasn’t involved in anything illegal.

Charlotte promised that she would send further correspondence but her family never heard from her again. Little information is available on her disappearance and her current whereabouts remain a mystery.


Investigating Agency

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Dodge County Sheriffs Office 920-386-3726


Source Information

The Charley Project

The Doe Network

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