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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26167) and 2 other sources
Jaime Martinez, a 47-year-old man, was last seen on May 16, 2014, in Terrell, Texas. Martinez, a Hispanic male with brown hair, was 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed approximately 175 pounds at the time of his disappearance. Despite extensive efforts by both law enforcement and the Texas Department of Public Safety, including the involvement of the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), no substantial leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts.

His case remains unresolved, with authorities continuing to monitor any potential developments. DNA analysis has been conducted through the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification to assist in connecting missing persons to unidentified remains, but no matches have been found so far. Martinez's case highlights the challenges faced in missing persons investigations, especially in rural areas like Terrell, where available resources and public attention may be limited.

Family members and community members remain hopeful for answers, and his case is still open for public tips. The missing persons clearinghouse encourages anyone with information to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.

Last Seen: May 16, 2014

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP95339 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 87%146 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP103780
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP103780 • Found Jul 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 40–45 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 66%129 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142645
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142645 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 58–72 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 41%113 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP61482
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP61482 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–59 vs 47 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%152 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Riviera, Texas
UP107062 • Found Aug 14, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'3"
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP95364 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 58–72 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142230
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142230 • Found Sep 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 50%119 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP126939
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP126939 • Found Jan 23, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 97%155 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP67514 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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