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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP79931) and 5 other sources
Martin Michel Sandoval, age 55, was last seen on September 1, 2019, in Los Angeles County, California. He was wearing a red shirt, blue pants, and sneakers at the time of his disappearance. Martin is described as 5'9" tall and weighing 163 pounds, with graying black hair and hazel eyes. He also has a distinctive tattoo of the word "Mom" on his left hand and wore a mustache at the time. His middle name is sometimes spelled "Mitchel."

Little is known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Despite ongoing efforts by local authorities, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, no significant leads have emerged. Martin has not been in contact with any family members or friends since that day, and his case remains open in hopes that new information may come to light. His family and investigators continue to seek the public's help in solving his case.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 2019

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 66%110–120 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 49%264 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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