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Pedro Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Porterville, California on Mar 31, 2008

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Aug 1, 2023

Pedro

Martinez

36

18

66 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 31, 2008

Porterville

California

Tulare County

26750

Porterville Police Department

Porterville

California

Tulare County

93257

350 North D Street, California

5597827400

Local

Law Enforcement

08-4762

Jun 9, 2008

Porterville Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6360) and 5 other sources
Pedro Castro Martinez, an 18-year-old from Porterville, California, was last seen on March 31, 2008. At the time, he was boarding a bus headed to Tijuana, Mexico. Pedro has not been heard from since, and his case remains unsolved. He is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'6", with black hair and brown eyes. Pedro has distinguishing features, including a scar above his left eye and a pierced left ear.

Authorities believe Pedro may have traveled to the Los Angeles area, but his whereabouts remain unknown. His disappearance is considered endangered, and efforts to locate him continue. His case is listed in national missing person databases, and there have been age-progressed images created to show what he might look like today.

If you have any information about Pedro's disappearance, the Porterville Police Department is the primary agency investigating the case.
Last Seen: Mar 31, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Pedro Castro Martinez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Pedro Castro Martinez - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6360
  • Pedro Martinez | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Pedro Castro Martinez- California- 2008 | America's Most Wanted ...

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12158
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12158 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 64%157 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 71%121 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 60%173 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 61%169 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 62%165 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 70%200–250 lb vs 160 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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    Pedro Castro Martinez was 18 when he was last seen boarding a bus to Tijuana, Mexico, on March 31... ...Read More
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