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Jose Hernandez Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Oct 24, 1988

Victim Details

May 11, 2015

Jul 29, 2020

Jose

Hernandez Martinez

70

32

64 inches

70 inches

132 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 24, 1988

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

23967

Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Frederick

Maryland

Frederick County

21701

Jennifer Skelley

Detective

110 Airport Dr. E, Maryland

3016001046

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.frederickcosheriff.com/

Apr 30, 2015

Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28645) and 2 other sources
Jose Hernandez-Martinez, aged 32, was last seen on October 24, 1988, near the Key Bridge, which connects Washington, D.C., to Virginia. His brother was the last person to have contact with him, but after that sighting, Hernandez-Martinez disappeared, and no trace of him has surfaced since. Despite efforts to locate him, the details surrounding his disappearance remain scarce, and his whereabouts are still unknown decades later.

At the time of his disappearance, Hernandez-Martinez was described as a Hispanic/Caucasian male, standing between 5'4" and 5'10" and weighing between 132 and 160 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and a distinguishing feature of a gold tooth. No official records such as dental records were available to aid in the search. The case remains unsolved, with few leads to follow, and it is still listed in missing persons databases.

Efforts from local and federal authorities have yet to yield any significant breakthroughs in the case. Hernandez-Martinez's disappearance continues to be one of many long-term missing person cases in the Washington, D.C. area, leaving his family without closure.
Last Seen: Oct 24, 1988

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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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland - unidentified case UP970
    John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland
    UP970 • Found Jan 26, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverdale, Maryland
    UP10223 • Found May 9, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%129 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP946
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP946 • Found Jan 20, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
    UP13436 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Gambrills, Maryland - unidentified case UP932
    John Doe — Gambrills, Maryland
    UP932 • Found Mar 29, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP2714 • Found May 25, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 65%199 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Stevensville, Maryland
    UP1833 • Found Sep 22, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–33 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia - unidentified case UP121080
    John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia
    UP121080 • Found Apr 6, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP16608 • Found Nov 19, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–36 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Langley Park, Maryland - unidentified case UP13212
    John Doe — Langley Park, Maryland
    UP13212 • Found Mar 31, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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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    I've been digging into the disappearance of Jose Hernandez-Martinez, and something that puzzles me... ...Read More
    11/05/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the Hernandez-Martinez case, and something that really stands out... ...Read More
    04/20/2024
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