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Martin Zapaido Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redwood City, California on Aug 31, 2006

Victim Details

Created

Nov 24, 2020

Case Added

Dec 8, 2020

First Name

Martin

Last Name

Zapaido

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 31, 2006

City

Redwood City

State

California

County

San Mateo County

Zip Code

94063

Tribal Land

Agency ID

95482

Agency Name

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Redwood City

Agency State

California

Agency County

San Mateo County

Agency Zip Code

94063

Agency Contact

Carryn Barker

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

400 County Center, California

Agency Phone

6505991536

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

www.smcsheriff.com/contact-us

Agency Case #

06-05087

Agency Report Date

Aug 31, 2006

Primary Agency

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP75875) and 1 other source

Martin Zapaido, 31 years old at the time, was last seen on August 31, 2006, in Redwood City, California. His disappearance remains unresolved, and little is publicly available regarding the circumstances surrounding his last known movements. Zapaido’s case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and he has been officially classified as missing since that time. Unfortunately, there are no detailed updates or significant developments that have emerged over the years.

There is limited information about Zapaido's personal history or any specific factors that might have contributed to his disappearance. This lack of detail, coupled with the absence of witnesses or solid leads, has made it difficult for investigators to make headway in resolving the case. Despite ongoing efforts by local law enforcement, Zapaido remains missing, and his case continues to be listed among other unsolved cases in California.

Efforts to bring more attention to the case have included crowdsourcing tips and information through websites dedicated to unsolved disappearances, but no new significant leads have emerged since his disappearance. The Redwood City Police Department remains the investigating agency, and any new information could prove critical in solving this mystery.
Last Seen: Aug 31, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (1)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP75875

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

82%Moderate

John Doe — Brisbane, California

UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 98%17 mi away, same county

TimingFound 8 years after last seen

Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"

Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb

82%Moderate

John Doe — Sausalito, California

UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31

Race 100%White

Location 95%29 mi away, same state

TimingFound 12 months after last seen

Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"

Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 0%Hazel vs Black

80%Moderate

John Doe — Napa, California

UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 88%55 mi away, same state

TimingFound 15 months after last seen

Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'0"

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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Martin Zapaido Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redwood City, California on Aug 31, 2006

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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