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Harold Martin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Nov 1, 1984

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Victim Details

Aug 17, 2015

Feb 15, 2022

Harold

Martin

102

60

63 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 1, 1984

Ventura

California

Ventura County

No

24180

Ventura Police Department

Ventura

California

Ventura County

93003

1425 Dowel Drive, California

8053394400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/816/Police-Department

DR8500122

Nov 1, 1984

Ventura Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29858) and 5 other sources
Harold Elmer Martin, a 60-year-old U.S. military veteran, was last seen on November 1, 1984, at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Ventura, California. At the time of his disappearance, Harold was battling terminal lung cancer, and he also had a large tumor on the right side of his forehead. Standing at 5'3" and weighing approximately 115 pounds, Harold had gray hair, blue eyes, and a scar from a previous hernia operation. Notably, he had no natural teeth at the time of his disappearance.

Harold left the hospital on the day he was last seen and has never been heard from since. His case has remained unsolved, with very few details emerging over the decades. His disappearance is classified as an endangered missing person case, given his severe medical condition and the lack of any contact since he went missing. The Ventura Police Department continues to handle the investigation, but as of now, no significant leads have surfaced to explain what happened to him.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Harold Elmer Martin | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP29858
  • Harold Elmer Martin - The Charley Project
  • 652DMCA - Harold Elmer Martin - Doe Network
  • Casualties: US Navy and Marine Corps Personnel Killed and Injured ...

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4206 • Found Feb 11, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 60
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%105 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arvin, California
    UP60621 • Found Oct 4, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120–130 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP4091 • Found Apr 15, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15312
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15312 • Found Jul 20, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 94%130 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP4103 • Found Dec 31, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–60 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 0%184 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Pedro, California
    UP12478 • Found Sep 28, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60 vs 60
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP4208 • Found Feb 5, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3672 • Found Aug 14, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 70–90 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 75%141 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Glendale, California
    UP3735 • Found Jun 15, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 70–80 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 115 lb
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3766 • Found Nov 18, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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