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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35609) and 2 other sources
Gabriel Martinez, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on September 2, 2016, in La Mesa, California. He had just been released from a local hospital and has not been heard from since. Standing at 5'9" and weighing approximately 180 pounds, Gabriel has distinctive tattoos that include lips on his neck, a teardrop on his left cheek, and a sleeve of stars and a heart with a banner on his arm and hand. He also had multiple piercings, including his left eyebrow, lower lip, and the left side of his nose.

Gabriel, who may have used the names Gabriel Hurtado or Javier Martinez, left behind few clues regarding his whereabouts after his hospital release, and very little is known about the circumstances of his disappearance. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no significant leads have emerged in the case. His family and investigators continue to seek any information that could help solve this mystery. The La Mesa Police Department is handling the investigation, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Sep 2, 2016

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 30–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 50%122 lb vs 180 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP113795 • Found Nov 16, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%32 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 23%255 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 81%215 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%118 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP16346 • Found Jan 15, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23
Race 60%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"

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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