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Gabriel Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Corpus Christi, Texas on Aug 25, 1999

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Victim Details

Sep 15, 2014

Jul 10, 2023

Gabriel

Martinez

46

19

67 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 25, 1999

Corpus Christi

Texas

Nueces County

23509

Nueces County Sheriff's Office

Corpus Christi

Texas

Nueces County

78401

Dana Richardson

Sgt.

901 Leopard Street, Texas

3618872222

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.nuecesco.com/law-enforcement/sheriff

12006578

Nueces County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 29, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26168) and 5 other sources
Gabriel Martinez, a 19-year-old from Corpus Christi, Texas, went missing on August 25, 1999. He was last seen around 7:00 p.m. at his residence. Several weeks after his disappearance, authorities found his car abandoned in the parking lot of the Christy Estates apartment complex on Holly Road. There were no signs of a struggle, and nothing unusual was discovered inside the vehicle, leaving investigators with few clues.

Martinez, who stood at 5'7" and weighed 125 pounds, was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans at the time of his disappearance. He had black hair, brown eyes, and possibly a tattoo on his right wrist, with a pierced left ear. Foul play is suspected, and there were suggestions that he may have been involved with a gang, though his case remains unsolved to this day.

Law enforcement continues to search for answers, and they urge anyone with information to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Gabriel Martinez - The Charley Project
  • 3958DMTX - Gabriel Martinez - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP26168 | NamUs
  • Martinez,Gabriel missing August 25,1999 - Porchlight International ...
  • TX - Gabriel Martinez, 19, Corpus Christi, 25 Aug 1999 | Websleuths

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP9266 • Found Aug 9, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3261 • Found Jun 25, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–36 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3303 • Found Apr 18, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 22–32 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3519 • Found Mar 15, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%126 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP2952 • Found Apr 1, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3203 • Found May 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3223 • Found Jul 6, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 24–27 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 52%197 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3265 • Found May 23, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–23 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP10623 • Found Sep 13, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Laredo, Texas
    UP6479 • Found May 8, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%122 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 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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