Joseph Mario
LAMARTINA
38
31
71 inches
71 inches
170 lbs
170 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the winter of 2018, the life of Joseph Mario Lamartina, a 32-year-old man from Marlboro, New Jersey, became shrouded in mystery. His family and friends last saw him at his home on December 14, 2018. Known for his intelligence and warmth, Joseph was described by his mother as a proud, smart, and friendly individual. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5'11" tall, weighed 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. A distinctive Sicilian horn tattoo was on his right shoulder. His journey into the unknown began when he traveled to Niagara Falls, New York, a place where he had previously lived and worked as a medical sales representative before his company closed and he returned to New Jersey. The timeline of Joseph's last known movements adds layers to his perplexing case. On December 15, 2018, he checked into a DoubleTree Hotel in Niagara Falls and checked out the following day. After this, there were no confirmed sightings for a period. A possible, though unconfirmed, sighting occurred on January 2, 2019, when two witnesses reported a man matching Joseph's description asking for money near the Sheraton Niagara Falls hotel, which is about a ten-minute walk from the DoubleTree. The man indicated he needed the money to get back to New Jersey. The mystery deepened on February 8, 2019, when his white 2012 Acura was discovered in the parking lot of the DoubleTree Hotel where he had stayed. Inside the vehicle, which had a full tank of gas, were his belongings and a handwritten note that resembled a to-do list. The final entry, dated January 9, simply read "off the grid." The discovery of the car and the cryptic note left investigators and his family with more questions than answers. The phrase "off the grid" has led to various theories, including the possibility that he chose to disappear voluntarily or that he may have encountered foul play or a mental health crisis. The Niagara Falls Police Department, along with police in Marlboro, have been investigating his disappearance. His family has been proactive in the search, creating a Facebook page to raise awareness and gather any potential leads. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and puzzling disappearance that has left a void in the lives of his loved ones. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into what happened to Joseph Lamartina remains open, and his family continues to hold out hope for answers that might one day bring him home or provide closure.
Jewelry Gold, Gold, Chain, With gold Sicilian horn Jewelry Gold, Gold, Chain, With St-Christopher medallion Scar Back Of Head Tattoo Right Arm, Italian words Tattoo Right Shoulder, Sicilian horn
Dec 16, 2018
Niagara Falls
New York
Niagara Regional Police Service
Niagara Regional
905-688-4111
905-688-4111
Law Enforcement
2023-17757
Niagara Regional Police Service
Grey
Brown
Brown
Build: Medium; Hair details: Brown
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