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Carlos Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jul 22, 2018

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Victim Details

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Apr 9, 2024

Carlos

Martinez

62

54

67 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 22, 2018

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

140467

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

Gordon Hendrickson

Police officer

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

180318669

Aug 11, 2018

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

337

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP119566) and 3 other sources
Carlos Martinez, a 54-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, was last seen on July 22, 2018, near Vermont Avenue and Adams Boulevard. It is believed that Martinez may have been experiencing homelessness at the time of his disappearance. He was last observed in the vicinity of a Baskin Robbins, and since then, there have been no confirmed sightings or leads regarding his whereabouts.

His case was eventually added to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to aid in the search efforts. Martinez’s disappearance remains unresolved, and local authorities continue to ask for public assistance in locating him. If you have any information, the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons Unit can be contacted through their toll-free hotline.
Last Seen: Jul 22, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP119566
  • Carlos Martinez - The Charley Project
  • Carlos Martinez | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 60–70 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 54
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 85%198 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%115–125 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%131 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    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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