Vanished in the Shadows: The Unsolved Disappearance of Jace Martin from Destrehan

A Quiet Evening Turns Mysterious

On the evening of February 11, 2020, Jace Martin, a 31-year-old father of two from Destrehan, Louisiana, vanished without a trace. After an argument with his girlfriend, Elizabeth Elfer, at their Ormond Meadows Drive residence, Jace left on foot around 8 p.m., carrying a gray backpack filled with clothes. His phone later pinged near East Bank Bridge Park, but since then, there has been no further trace of him .

A Troubled Past and Concerns for Safety

Prior to his disappearance, Jace had struggled with mental health issues and made statements implying he planned to harm himself . This led authorities to classify his case as "endangered missing," heightening concerns for his well-being. Despite these concerns, no foul play was initially suspected .

The Investigation Stalls

In the months following Jace's disappearance, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office continued to follow up on leads, but the case saw little progress. By November 2020, nine months after he was last seen, there were still no significant updates. Detective Kevin Tennison remained the primary investigator, but the lack of new information left the case cold .

A Family's Pursuit for Answers

Jace's family, particularly his sister Victoria Martin, took an active role in seeking answers. Victoria appeared on the "Unfound" podcast, discussing her brother's disappearance and sharing details about his life, including his past struggles and the events leading up to his vanishing . She recounted how Jace had warned her about a man named Josh Cook, who later contacted her angrily after Jace's disappearance. In a twist, Cook was found dead in Tangipahoa Parish the following month, and a text message he sent to his father implicated himself and others in Jace's death....Read More

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