Martin Baldemar Meraz, a 45-year-old White male from Outlook, Washington, was reported missing by his family in late August 2023. His body was found on September 8, 2023, in a field about three miles southwest of Granger near the intersection of Tule Road and Plank Road, in the Toppenish area.

An autopsy and dental comparison confirmed the identity as Martin Baldemar Meraz and determined the cause of death to be a single fatal gunshot wound; authorities have classified the death as a homicide. The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and has been pursuing leads but has not released details about suspects or arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dustin Dunn or submit tips through Crimestoppers — does anyone have details about Martin’s movements in late August or early September?