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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64420) and 6 other sources
On March 17, 2019, 43-year-old Martin Lee Smirl was seen for the last time in the Town of Woodbury, New York. Originally from California, Smirl had been living in Monroe, a town in Orange County, New York. On the day he vanished, it is believed that he traveled to the nearby Town of Goshen. At the time of his disappearance, authorities reported that Smirl may have been dressed in female clothing and under the influence of narcotics. He is described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 255 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Martin Smirl's disappearance are unsettling. After he was last seen in Woodbury, his van was discovered at a horse farm near Goshen, New York, suggesting he had traveled between the two locations on the day he went missing. This discovery, however, did not lead to any further sightings or contact. The New York State Police are handling the investigation into his disappearance and have classified him as an endangered missing person. The case has drawn attention due to its unusual and concerning details.

Despite the passage of time, Martin Smirl's case remains unresolved, and his whereabouts are unknown. Law enforcement has encouraged anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation. The lack of significant updates has left his family and community with unanswered questions and continued concern for his well-being. The investigation into what happened to Martin Smirl after he was last seen on that March day continues, with the hope that new information will eventually come to light and provide closure.

Last Seen: Mar 17, 2019

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 — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 44%168 lb vs 255 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey
UP64638 • Found Sep 4, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 45–55 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP102635
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP102635 • Found Apr 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 59%Est. 55–80 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%237 lb vs 255 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Green vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP101001 • Found Feb 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP65093 • Found Mar 9, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 70%Est. 48–70 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP75991
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP75991 • Found Nov 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 70%Est. 50–75 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 17%143 lb vs 255 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 42%166 lb vs 255 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP151698
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP151698 • Found Oct 13, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 30%150–155 lb vs 255 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel 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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