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Cathleen Marie Martin, a 28-year-old mother of two, vanished in March 1987 after traveling from her home in Cape May, New Jersey, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was last seen on March 13, 1987, the day she departed for what was initially planned as a one-week vacation. After arriving in Florida, Martin contacted her family to inform them that she was extending her stay by an additional week. However, she never returned home and has not been seen or heard from since.

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Last Seen: Mar 13, 1987
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Victim Details

Jan 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Cathleen

Marie Martin

28

28

5'8 inches

110 lbs

White

Female

Martin left Cape May, New Jersey on March 13, 1987 and flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After she arrived, she decided to extend her stay by one week. She never returned home and has never been heard from again. Martin left two small children behind in her sister's care. Few details are available in her case. New Jersey police are investigating.

Mar 13, 1987

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Fort Lauderdale

5

Cape May Police Departmen

609-884-9500

01/26/2026