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Javier Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ehrenberg, Arizona on Jul 7, 2013

Victim Details

Jun 3, 2014

Oct 28, 2022

Javier

Martinez

46

33

66 inches

69 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 7, 2013

Ehrenberg

Arizona

La Paz County

85334

15357

La Paz County Sheriff's Office

Parker

Arizona

La Paz County

85344

Steven Draper

Investigator

1109 West Arizona Avenue, Arizona

9286696141

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.lapazsheriff.org/

1310000039

La Paz County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24795) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2013, a 33-year-old man named Javier Michael Martinez vanished, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. He was a resident of Ehrenberg, Arizona, a small community in La Paz County. The last confirmed sighting of Javier was on July 7, 2013. Described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male with brown, mid-length hair and blue eyes, Javier stood between 5'6' and 5'9' tall and weighed between 140 and 160 pounds. He had distinct tattoos, including a rose on his right chest with the name 'BETTY' underneath it, and the words 'AGGRAVATED' followed by an unknown word across his chest. At the time of his disappearance, he was also described as having a scruffy goatee. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are complicated by a conflicting report that he was last seen two days later, on July 9, 2013, in the nearby city of Blythe, California.

The investigation into Javier's disappearance was handled by the La Paz County Sheriff's Office. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on June 3, 2014, almost a year after he was last seen. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the trail grew cold, and the years passed without any significant breakthroughs. The lack of information and concrete leads left his family in a painful state of limbo, clinging to hope for his safe return.

The case remains unsolved, a lingering mystery in the desert communities of Ehrenberg and Blythe. The discrepancy in the last seen dates and locations adds a layer of complexity to the investigation. With no new information forthcoming, the passage of time has only deepened the sorrow for those who knew and loved Javier. The official investigation by the La Paz County Sheriff's Office continues, and his case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family's unending search for answers.
Last Seen: Jul 7, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP15584 • Found May 30, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Indio, California
    UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%98 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP16884 • Found Mar 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 140–160 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Yuma, Arizona - unidentified case UP13188
    John Doe — Yuma, Arizona
    UP13188 • Found Nov 4, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15235
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15235 • Found May 13, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP13304
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
    UP13304 • Found Oct 29, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP14564
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
    UP14564 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 58%96 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12506
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP12506 • Found Sep 13, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–37 vs 33
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%216 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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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    Hey everyone, I came across a detail about this case that's been puzzling me. The missing person was... ...Read More
    09/17/2023
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