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Michael Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marina del Rey, California on Nov 17, 2009

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Victim Details

Oct 20, 2023

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Martinez

69

53

65 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 17, 2009

Marina del Rey

California

Los Angeles County

No

130913

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

092122510

Nov 17, 2009

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

3514

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP110217) and 7 other sources
Michael Martinez, a 53-year-old real estate agent from Los Angeles, was last seen on November 17, 2009. On that day, his 27-foot Sea Ray cruiser, named *Casey Lynn*, was found adrift and burning about two to three miles offshore in Santa Monica Bay, near Venice Pier. The fire was visible from miles away, and authorities were able to extinguish it and bring the boat ashore. However, no bodies were found on board, and Michael has not been heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Michael was going through a divorce and had been working for Coldwell Banker in Calabasas, California for nearly a decade. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear, and while the boat was heavily damaged, there were no immediate signs to indicate what might have happened to him. Despite investigations, no substantial leads have emerged.

The Los Angeles Police Department continues to classify his case as a missing person investigation, with potential foul play not ruled out.
Last Seen: Nov 17, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Burning boat adrift at sea; owner missing | abc7chicago.com
  • Michael Martinez - The Charley Project
  • Burning boat adrift at sea; owner missing | ABC7 San Francisco
  • Burning boat adrift at sea; owner missing | ABC7 Los Angeles | abc7 ...
  • Burning boat adrift at sea; owner missing | ABC30 Fresno | abc30 ...
  • Michael Martinez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Coast Guard unable to find missing boat owner – Daily News

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 80%180–190 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 30–50 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14605
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14605 • Found Jul 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 49%101 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 28–50 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'5"
    Weight 87%175–190 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 50%198 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 77%182 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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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