| Age at missing | 47 years old |
| Case ID | marsha-carol-ferber |
| City en | Morgantown |
| City geo ID | 4815352 |
| City slug | morgantown |
| Classification | Endangered Missing |
| Classification en | Endangered Missing |
| County en | |
| County fips ref | 54061 |
| County slug | monongalia-county |
| Created at | 2026-01-12T14:22:36+00:00 |
| Date of birth | 1941-04-05 |
| Disappearance details | Ferber was last seen departing from her nightclub, The Underground Railroad, in Morgantown, West Virginia on April 28, 1988. The business was located in the 100 block of Pleasant Street at the time. She left her vehicle, purse and other personal belongings at her residence. There were rumors that Ferber had traveled to Florida or Jamaica after her disappearance, but authorities were unable to find any evidence to confirm the speculation. She has never been heard from again. Ferber opened The Underground Railroad in 1982. The establishment reflected her liberal political views and taste in music, all the while promoting equality. Ferber's friends and employees kept the bar open for a year after her disappearance, but it was eventually sold to another owner. Ferber's family members reside in Maryland and New York. She lived in Massachusetts before relocating to West Virginia in the 1970s. One of her friends believes she was selling cocaine at the time of her disappearance and that she mey with foul play, possibly due to her involvement with drugs. Some agencies may list April 25, 1988 as the date of Ferber's disappearance. Investigating Agency Morgantown Police Department 304-284-7454 Source Information West Virginia Crime Fighters 123 Pleasant Street NamUs Newsweek Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated July 16, 2022; picture added, details of disappearance updated. |
| Disappearance details en | Ferber was last seen departing from her nightclub, The Underground Railroad, in Morgantown, West Virginia on April 28, 1988. The business was located in the 100 block of Pleasant Street at the time. She left her vehicle, purse and other personal belongings at her residence. There were rumors that Ferber had traveled to Florida or Jamaica after her disappearance, but authorities were unable to find any evidence to confirm the speculation. She has never been heard from again. Ferber opened The Underground Railroad in 1982. The establishment reflected her liberal political views and taste in music, all the while promoting equality. Ferber's friends and employees kept the bar open for a year after her disappearance, but it was eventually sold to another owner. Ferber's family members reside in Maryland and New York. She lived in Massachusetts before relocating to West Virginia in the 1970s. One of her friends believes she was selling cocaine at the time of her disappearance and that she mey with foul play, possibly due to her involvement with drugs. Some agencies may list April 25, 1988 as the date of Ferber's disappearance. Investigating Agency Morgantown Police Department 304-284-7454 Source Information West Virginia Crime Fighters 123 Pleasant Street NamUs Newsweek Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated July 16, 2022; picture added, details of disappearance updated. |
| Disappearance details word count | 220 |
| Distinguishing marks | White female. Ferber's ears are pierced multiple times, and her earlobes are enlongated from wearing heavy earrings. She usually wears contact lenses but may wear eyeglasses. Ferber may use the last name Mudd. |
| Distinguishing marks en | White female. Ferber's ears are pierced multiple times, and her earlobes are enlongated from wearing heavy earrings. She usually wears contact lenses but may wear eyeglasses. Ferber may use the last name Mudd. |
| Full name | Marsha Carol Ferber |
| Full name en | Marsha Carol Ferber |
| Height | 5'0 - 5'4 |
| ID | 4611 |
| Investigating agency | Morgantown Police Department 304-284-7454 Source Information West Virginia Crime Fighters 123 Pleasant Street NamUs Newsweek |
| Missing since | 1988-04-28 |
| Official last updated | 2022-07-16 |
| Official update count | 2 |
| Official update history | picture added, details of disappearance updated. |
| Path | west-virginia/monongalia-county/morgantown |
| Race | White |
| Race en | White |
| Sex | Female |
| Source info | West Virginia Crime Fighters 123 Pleasant Street NamUs Newsweek |
| State en | West Virginia |
| State ref | WV |
| State slug | west-virginia |
| Status | active |
| Updated at | 2026-01-12T14:22:36+00:00 |
| URL path | west-virginia/monongalia-county/morgantown |
| Weight | 140 - 165 pounds |
Ferber was last seen departing from her nightclub, The Underground Railroad, in Morgantown, West Virginia on April 28, 1988. The business was located in the 100 block of Pleasant Street at the time. She left her vehicle, purse and other personal belongings at her residence. There were rumors that Ferber had traveled to Florida or Jamaica after her disappearance, but authorities were unable to find any evidence to confirm the speculation. She has never been heard from again. Ferber opened The Underground Railroad in 1982. The establishment reflected her liberal political views and taste in music, all the while promoting equality. Ferber’s friends and employees kept the bar open for a year after her disappearance, but it was eventually sold to another owner. Ferber’s family members reside in Maryland and New York. She lived in Massachusetts before relocating to West Virginia in the 1970s. One of her friends believes she was selling cocaine at the time of her disappearance and that she mey with foul play, possibly due to her involvement with drugs. Some agencies may list April 25, 1988 as the date of Ferber’s disappearance. Investigating Agency Morgantown Police Department 304-284-7454 Source Information West Virginia Crime Fighters 123 Pleasant Street NamUs Newsweek Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated July 16, 2022; picture added, details of disappearance updated.