Gelvin Martinez

Murdered

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Case Description
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On January 12, 2015, Gelvin Martinez, age 48, was found dead in Houston, Texas. The Houston Police Department reported a significant rise in homicides that year, with multiple high-profile cases drawing attention to the city. Martinez was one of several victims in Houston's uptick in violent crime during the early months of 2015, with a reported 46% increase in murders compared to previous years.

According to the authorities, Martinez's death was treated as a homicide, with investigator ...Read More
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Victim Details

Gelvin Martinez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2015-01-12

48

Gelvin

Martinez

No

11/02/2024


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Forum Posts (3)
I am curious if anyone knows if there is any DNA evidence in the Gelvin case. I haven't been able to... ...Read More
07/01/2024
Does anyone know if Gelvin has any social media pages? I'm interested in following them online. Than... ...Read More
11/28/2023
Is there a GoFundMe page set up for the Gelvin family? I'm looking to offer some support and would l... ...Read More
05/26/2023