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Mariano Martinez Palomino Missing Person Case

Last seen in El Centro, California on Aug 25, 2008

Victim Details

Nov 15, 2019

Dec 29, 2020

Mariano

Martinez Palomino

34

16

68 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 25, 2008

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

No

66364

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

0808-1095

Aug 25, 2008

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61625)
Mariano Martinez Palomino, a 16-year-old male, was last seen on August 25, 2008, in El Centro, California. Mariano had been placed in a juvenile receiving home by the U.S. Border Patrol after being detained. However, he ran away from the facility shortly after his placement. Authorities believe that Mariano was likely attempting to return to Mexicali, Mexico, but there has been no confirmed information regarding his whereabouts since then.

At the time of his disappearance, Mariano was described as a Hispanic male, 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing tan clothing, including a tan shirt and tan pants. Despite efforts to locate him, his case remains unresolved, and investigators continue to seek any information that could assist in locating him.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2008

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP14740
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP14740 • Found Jul 28, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP11876 • Found Oct 27, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Ocotillo, California - unidentified case UP12337
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP12337 • Found Sep 12, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona - unidentified case UP95028
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona
UP95028 • Found Jul 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%55 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12158
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12158 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 60%177 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Compton, California
UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 20–28 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 61%171 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP6045
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP6045 • Found Mar 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–21 vs 16
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 55%205 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP96389
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP96389 • Found Sep 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%122 lb vs 150 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 68%136 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15235
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP15235 • Found May 13, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

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