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Manuel Martines Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mendota, California on Jan 6, 1999

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Victim Details

Mar 30, 2017

Oct 17, 2023

Manuel

Martines

46

19

62 inches

63 inches

135 lbs

145 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 6, 1999

Mendota

California

Fresno County

33347

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93721

Javier Puente

Missing Person Detective

2200 Fresno Street, California

5596008400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.fresnosheriff.org/

#99-676

Jan 9, 1999

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37650) and 1 other source
Manuel Martines, a 19-year-old farm worker, was last seen on January 6, 1999, in Mendota, California. On the evening of his disappearance, Manuel walked out of the house without saying a word while someone inside was watching television. He never returned. Despite being familiar with the local area due to his work, no information has surfaced to explain his sudden disappearance.

At the time he went missing, Manuel was described as a Hispanic male, 5'2" tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair. Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case remains unsolved. Local law enforcement continues to seek any information that could provide insight into what happened to Manuel.
Last Seen: Jan 6, 1999

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37650 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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 — Salinas, California
    UP131069 • Found Mar 20, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 94%117 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%121 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Westley, California
    UP11031 • Found Jun 15, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 135–145 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP15814 • Found Mar 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–23 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — McFarland, California
    UP61297 • Found Feb 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 70%123 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 135–145 lb
    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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