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William Authur Martin, Jr.

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2016-08-25T13:37:10

2025-01-16T20:17:05.637

2685

UCP2685

2782

William

Authur

Martin, Jr.

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

08/17/2016

Springfield

Massachusetts

Hampden County

01106

2772

Massachusetts Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Boston

Massachusetts

Suffolk County

720 Albany Street, , Boston, Massachusetts

6172676767

State

Medical Examiner

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-chief-medical-examiner

2016-10227

Gray or Partially Gray

Partly bald.

Within normal limits

Brown

Brown

07/28/2026

  • Scar/mark: Left lower abdomen.
  • Tattoo: Right bicep.


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In the summer of 2016, an unsettling discovery was made in Springfield, Massachusetts, which left local authorities and the community searching for answers. On August 17th, the body of William Authur Martin, Jr. was found, marking the beginning of a complex case that the Massachusetts Office of Chief Medical Examiner would be tasked to unravel. The circumstances surrounding his death presented unique challenges, as Mr. Martin's demise appeared to be the result of an unfortunate accident.

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Date Found: 08/17/2016

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