Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Gustavo Martinez death by force case profile photo

Gustavo Martinez

Case from Oakland, CA dated Mar 14, 2009

Victim Details

Gustavo Martinez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Oakland

CA

2009-03-14

42

Gustavo

Martinez

07/08/2026


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On March 14, 2009, Gustavo Martinez, a 42-year-old man, was killed in Oakland, California. Martinez was found shot in an area experiencing a high rate of violent crime, as Oakland faced significant challenges with rising homicide numbers during that period. The Oakland Police Department (OPD) worked to manage these incidents amid ongoing violence across the city. Unfortunately, the investigation into Martinez’s death has remained inconclusive, adding to the backlog of unsolved homicides in Oak ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Gustavo Martinez, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Oakland Man Killed on Way to Work - NBC Bay Area
  • Dara Kerr, Author at Oakland North - Page 13 of 14
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been following the discussions about Gustavo Martinez's case, and it's so difficult to fathom t... ...Read More
    05/17/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Gustavo Martinez

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Oakland, California

    Joaquin Byrd death by force case in Oakland, CA

    Joaquin Byrd

    Death: Feb 04, 2017
    Joaquin Byrd, an 18-year-old high school student from Oakland, California, tragically lost his life e ...Read More
    Han Si Sing death by force case in Oakland, CA

    Han Si Sing

    Death: Jul 18, 1898
    Han Si Sing, a resident of Oakland, California, tragically passed away on July 18, 1898. The circums m ...Read More
    Reuben Lewis III death by force case in Oakland, CA

    Reuben Lewis III

    Death: Feb 24, 2021
    Reuben Lewis III, a 38-year-old father and youth coach from Oakland, CA, tragically lost his life on o ...Read More
    Robert Fisher death by force case in Oakland, CA

    Robert Fisher

    Death: Jan 27, 1999
    Robert M. Fisher, a 33-year-old white male from San Francisco, was tragically killed on January 27, , ...Read More
    Frank Sowokinos death by force case in Oakland, CA

    Frank Sowokinos

    Death: Nov 02, 2015
    Frank Sowokinos, age 39, was killed on November 2, 2015, in Mosswood Park, Oakland, California. The e ...Read More
    Kevin Nishita death by force case in Oakland, CA

    Kevin Nishita

    Death: Nov 24, 2021
    Kevin Nishita, a retired police officer, tragically lost his life on November 24, 2021, in Oakland, , ...Read More
    Michael Hodgson death by force case in Oakland, CA

    Michael Hodgson

    Death: Mar 10, 2013
    Michael Hodgson, a 37-year-old resident of Oakland, was shot and killed on March 10, 2013, in East O ...Read More