The person at the center of this case
Employer (name not disclosed)
Homicide · Open - Wanted by FBI
25 years waiting · since 2001
FRANCISCO MARTINEZ
Justice for Employer (name not disclosed) — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Martinez allegedly set a fire at the business in August 2001, and what was his motive for the theft of textile materials?
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location
Lead #2Where has Martinez been sighted or reported since fleeing in 2001, given his known ties to Ecuador and multiple U.S. states?
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clue
Lead #3Martinez is known to wear baseball caps and is balding; has this identifying feature been used effectively in international searches?
Francisco Martinez is wanted for the execution-style shooting death of his employer in the basement of their Passaic, New Jersey workplace on September 14, 2001. The two men had argued that day over Martinez's suspected involvement in a workplace fire and theft of textile materials. Despite federal charges and a $25,000 reward, Martinez remains at large with known ties to Ecuador, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida, and may be traveling throughout South America.
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Lead #4What family or social connections does Martinez maintain in Ecuador or South America that might facilitate his continued evasion?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon Caution: Francisco Martinez is wanted for allegedly shooting to death his employer in Passaic, New Jersey, on September 14, 2001. The victim was shot execution-style in the basement of the building in which they both worked.
The two men had allegedly been arguing that day after the victim confronted Martinez about his possible involvement in both a fire which was set at the business in August of 2001, as well as the ongoing theft of textile materials from the business. Local arrest warrants charging Martinez with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon were issued in the Passaic County Superior Court on September 21, 2001.
A federal arrest warrant charging Martinez with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was then issued on July 25, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey. Remarks: Martinez is balding and usually wears baseball caps.
He has permanent resident status in the United States. Martinez has ties to Ecuador, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
He may be traveling throughout South America.
Timeline of Events
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2001-08-01
Fire Set at Business
A fire was set at the business in August 2001; Martinez was suspected of involvement
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2001-09-14
Employer Shot and Killed
Francisco Martinez allegedly shot his employer execution-style in the basement after an argument about the fire and theft of textile materials
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2001-09-21
Local Arrest Warrants Issued
Passaic County Superior Court issued arrest warrants for murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon
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2002-07-25
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution issued in Newark, New Jersey
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2001
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2001
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case