Case Information 
Name: Eric Lee Franks
Date Last Seen: March 21, 2011
Location: Saginaw, Michigan
Eric Lee Franks was last seen on March 21, 2011 in Saginaw, Michigan. At the time of his disappearance Eric was 38 years old, stood 6’1 tall and weighed approximately 175 lbs.
Eric Lee Franks checked into the Miller Motel in Saginaw, Michigan in late 2010. He moved there to reconnect with a former girlfriend. He was there for approximately 5 months when he disappeared.
Eric checked out of the motel on March 21, 2011. His former girlfriend told police that she saw Eric that day removing belongings out of his motel room. She says he then drove north on Dixie Highway.
The motel owner told investigators that he did not see Eric that day, but that he did see the former girlfriend removing items from Eric’s motel room.
Eric was reportedly last seen leaving the motel in his dark bronze 2001 Chevy Malibu sedan with Ohio license plate number EMH-4902.
How to Submit a Tip
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Eric Lee Franks please contact the Michigan State Police:
Michigan State Police
Detective Trooper Hilary House
(989) 495-5559
Case #31-495-13
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