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Rafael Martinez-Tovar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Mar 23, 2017

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Victim Details

Oct 16, 2018

Aug 3, 2021

Rafael

Martinez-Tovar

67

58

66 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 23, 2017

Houston

Texas

Harris County

41379

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Darrin Buse

Detective

1

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

439101-17

Apr 8, 2017

Houston Police Department

10194

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52847) and 1 other source
Rafael Martinez-Tovar, a 58-year-old man, was last seen on March 23, 2017, in Houston, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Martinez-Tovar was homeless, and reports indicate that he may have been missing since December 2016, with the official missing date registered in 2017. His case is listed in national databases such as NamUs, but little specific information is available regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Martinez-Tovar is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'6" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair. Despite ongoing efforts, there has been limited progress in solving his case, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities continue to seek assistance from the public to help locate him.
Last Seen: Mar 23, 2017

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 99%143 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP108680 • Found Sep 1, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP103957 • Found May 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP50330 • Found Apr 22, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58 when missing
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 44%105 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP86312 • Found Sep 3, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17835
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP17835 • Found Aug 22, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 35%220 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP95339 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 52%232 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP96127 • Found Mar 27, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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