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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30232) and 3 other sources
In the late autumn of 1992, a sense of quiet uncertainty fell over a family and community in New Jersey with the disappearance of Frank Martin. A 67-year-old resident of Manalapan, he was last seen on November 2nd of that year. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Caucasian male, standing at five feet seven inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He had graying hair and brown eyes. Two distinguishing physical features were a scar on his abdomen from an appendix removal and a tattoo of a tiger on one of his arms. The day he was last seen, the specific details of his activities or his state of mind remain publicly unknown, contributing to the unsettling lack of information surrounding his case.

The circumstances leading to Frank Martin's disappearance are shrouded in mystery, as official sources and public records offer no specific narrative about what might have happened to him. The Manalapan Township Police Department opened an investigation into his case the day after he was last seen, but the passage of time has not brought any significant breakthroughs or detailed public updates. For his loved ones, the lack of answers has meant decades of unresolved grief and the unending pain of not knowing the fate of a family member. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish, leaving behind a legacy of questions and a community hoping for a resolution that has yet to come.

Frank Martin's case remains an active missing person investigation. His details are listed in national databases for missing persons, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a story without a conclusion. Law enforcement agencies continue to encourage anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward in the hope that a new lead might finally shed light on what happened to him. The case is an overview of the enduring nature of such unsolved disappearances, where the initial shock and urgent searches of the early days fade into a prolonged and painful wait for answers. The hope for closure for his family and community persists, a quiet vigil for a man who has been missing for over three decades.

Last Seen: Nov 2, 1992

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7057
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7057 • Found Sep 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 50–65 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%125 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7813
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7813 • Found Jun 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5727
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5727 • Found Oct 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7958
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7958 • Found Mar 13, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 67
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8349
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8349 • Found Oct 13, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 67
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP58664 • Found Jun 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 80%100–120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7947
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7947 • Found Feb 20, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 67
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 28%210 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8480
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8480 • Found Dec 3, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 50–65 vs 67
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP111096
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP111096 • Found Oct 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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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