Gilberto Martin Jr, 53 and a San Francisco resident, was found dead on February 13, 2018, in the parking lot of Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Half Moon Bay, California. His body showed significant injuries to his face and upper body; the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and California State Parks peace officers classified the death as a homicide and opened an investigation.

Authorities asked for help from anyone who traveled on Highway 1 between Montara and Pacifica on the night of February 13, 2018, who might have seen or heard anything suspicious. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced. Martin’s father, Gilberto Rodriguez Sr., described his son as a good man and the family continues to seek justice.

If anyone was driving or walking along Highway 1 that night and has information that could help investigators, please contact the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.