The person at the center of this case
Carolyn Sue Martin and Mark Steven Martin (age 2)
Violent Crime · Open
44 years waiting · since 1981
CAROLYN SUE MARTIN - HAZEL PARK, MICHIGAN
Justice for Carolyn Sue Martin and Mark Steven Martin (age 2) — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1What specific time on August 31, 1981, were they last seen, and by whom?
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location
Lead #2Were there any confirmed sightings or stops along Interstate 75 between Michigan and Tennessee?
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vehicle
Lead #3What vehicle were they traveling in, and has it ever been located?
Carolyn Sue Martin and her 2-year-old son Mark Steven Martin disappeared on August 31, 1981, while traveling southbound on Interstate 75 from Madison Heights, Michigan, en route to San Antonio, Texas. The mother and child have not been seen or heard from in over four decades, leaving their fate unknown. Despite the passage of time, investigators continue to seek information about their disappearance and any potential sightings along their intended travel route.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone report seeing a woman and young child matching their descriptions during this period?
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evidence
Lead #5What investigative leads or tips have been received over the decades?
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Source Narrative
(mother and son missing) Hazel Park, Michigan August 31, 1981 Carolyn and her 2-year-old son Mark Steven Martin were last seen on 08/31/1981, in Hazel Park, Michigan as they set out to move from Madison Heights, Michigan, to San Antonio, Texas. The Victims began their journey traveling southbound on Interstate 75 and have not been heard from or seen since.
Timeline of Events
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1981-08-31
Mother and son disappear
Carolyn Sue Martin and 2-year-old Mark Steven Martin last seen in Hazel Park, Michigan as they departed for San Antonio, Texas, traveling southbound on Interstate 75
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1981
Last Updated:May 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 1981
Last Updated:May 11, 2026