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Ian James Martinez

Death by Force
Case Description
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In Lawton, Oklahoma, on the evening of April 10, 2022, a gathering of friends took a tragic and fatal turn, ending the life of 38-year-old Ian James Martinez, a White / Caucasian male. The night began as a social event where Martinez was getting a tattoo at a residence located at 219 SW 23rd Place.

What started as a relaxed evening devolved into a deadly confrontation. Tensions reportedly flared over a joke about a stolen lighter, escalating the situation dramatically. In the ensuing alte ...Read More
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  • The Lawton Constitution: Homicide suspect to appear in court Wednesday
  • KFOR.com Oklahoma City: Lawton Police search for Oklahoma murder suspect
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    Victim Details

    Ian James Martinez

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lawton

    OK

    2022-04-10

    38

    Ian

    James Martinez

    11/24/2025

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