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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18110) and 1 other source
Elias Martinez, a 24-year-old man from Fallbrook, California, was last seen on September 24, 2000. His case remains unsolved, with very little information available about the circumstances of his disappearance. Elias has been missing for over two decades, and despite being listed in national databases like NamUs, no new leads have emerged. His family and law enforcement continue to seek information to help solve the case.

Authorities encourage anyone with knowledge about his whereabouts to come forward and assist in this long-standing investigation. The case is still active under the California Department of Justice’s Missing Persons Section.

Last Seen: Sep 24, 2000

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP13417 • Found Sep 30, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP13531 • Found Oct 5, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP13529 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP13548 • Found Jun 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2984
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP2984 • Found May 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–43 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 76%107–140 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Indio, California
UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 78%142 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California - unidentified case UP112534
John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
UP112534 • Found Sep 9, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 58%127 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP13552 • Found May 21, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 63%158 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP11876 • Found Oct 27, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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