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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP103394)
In the spring of 2018, concerns grew for 44-year-old Stanford Martin, a male from Memphis, Tennessee. On April 23rd of that year, he had his last confirmed contact, a phone call with a family member. After that day, communication ceased, and those who knew him were left to wonder about his well-being and whereabouts. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of his disappearance remain vague. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Black / African American male, standing at 67 inches tall and weighing 184 pounds, with brown hair and black eyes. He had several distinguishing features, including scars on his abdomen, left arm, and left forearm, as well as tattoos on his right forearm and neck.

The days following his last phone call turned into weeks, and then months, with no sign of Stanford. The lack of information and the sudden silence from a man who had been in contact with his family created a painful void for his loved ones. The case was officially handled by the Marvell Police Department in Arkansas, suggesting a possible connection to that area, though his last known location was in Memphis. Various aliases were associated with him, including Standford Martin, Mark Bell, Anthony Martin, Stafford Martin, and Stan Martin, which can sometimes complicate missing persons investigations.

Tragically, the search for Stanford Martin concluded with the discovery of his passing. An obituary confirmed that he passed away on July 18, 2018, in Memphis, Tennessee. This brought a devastating end to the uncertainty that had surrounded his case since his disappearance in April of that year. The nearly three-month period between his last contact and his death is a time filled with unanswered questions for those who cared for him. The official closure of his case as 'Deceased' brought a final, heartbreaking answer to the search, confirming the loss of a son, a brother, and a friend. The investigation into his disappearance is now considered closed, a somber resolution to a story that began with a simple phone call and ended in loss.

Last Seen: Apr 23, 2018

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