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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP105933) and 6 other sources
Martin Pogosian, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on January 23, 2003, at a strip mall on South Glendale Avenue in Glendale, California. After a business meeting, he had a dispute over the phone and planned to travel to Los Angeles to resolve the issue. This was the last known communication before he disappeared. On January 31, 2003, his white 2001 Range Rover was found abandoned near Andover Drive and Glenoaks Boulevard in Burbank, California.

Martin was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 189 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He had several distinctive tattoos, including one that said "Mom" on his chest and others featuring a nude woman with a serpent body on his right arm and a tribal design on his left arm. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a gray crewneck sweater with long black sleeves, black jeans, black leather shoes, and a silver Cartier watch.

Authorities suspect foul play in Martin's case. His family received a ransom demand shortly after his disappearance, but despite this, Martin was never found. Investigators later identified an Armenian businessman named Grigor Adamyan for questioning, though he has not been officially named a suspect. The case remains open, and the Glendale Police Department continues to seek information.

Despite the years that have passed, Martin Pogosian's case remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Glendale Police Department.

Last Seen: Jan 23, 2003

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%185–200 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 45–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 92%163 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 86%157 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3032
John Doe — California
UP3032 • Found Mar 24, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 82%153 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 85%Est. 28–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 42%255–275 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 94%Est. 50–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Castaic, California - unidentified case UP7578
John Doe — Castaic, California
UP7578 • Found Mar 8, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 27%113 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 79%114–150 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 33 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%154 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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