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Larry Martin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on Dec 15, 2009

Victim Details

Aug 11, 2012

Dec 21, 2016

Larry

Martin

60

44

71 inches

195 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 15, 2009

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

22136

Des Moines Police Department

Des Moines

Iowa

,

1994-1345

Des Moines Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/10/2026


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Larry O. Martin was 44 years old when he was last seen in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 15, 2009. He was reported missing to the Des Moines Police Department after he was seen leaving a bar and grill with friends. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black trench coat with a hood and jeans. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as MP17067.

For years, his whereabouts remained unknown, causing concern for his well-being among his fami ...
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