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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59480) and 5 other sources
Ramiro Ortiz Martinez, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, went missing on October 1, 2015, from Watsonville, California. On the day of his disappearance, Ramiro was last seen in the Vista Montana area of Watsonville, riding his bicycle towards Pajaro, a location he was known to frequent. He was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, brown shorts, and black shoes at the time. Ramiro stands 6'2" tall, weighs approximately 150 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Notable physical features include a scar on his head and a tattoo on his upper right arm.

Despite efforts by the Watsonville Police Department and the broader community, few details have surfaced since his disappearance. Ramiro's case remains unsolved, and no significant leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts. Investigators continue to seek information, and the case is listed in multiple databases, including NamUs and the California Attorney General’s missing persons list. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Watsonville Police Department.

The case has garnered attention due to the circumstances of his disappearance, but the trail has unfortunately grown cold. The community remains hopeful that any new information could lead to a breakthrough in finding Ramiro.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2015

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Patterson, California
UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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.