The person at the center of this case
Employer (name not disclosed)
Homicide · Open
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 flee immediately after the shooting, and what was his destination?
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evidence
Lead #2What was Martinez's specific role in the August 2001 fire at the business?
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clue
Lead #3What connections does Martinez have in Ecuador and South America that might explain his flight route?
Francisco Martinez is wanted for the execution-style shooting death of his employer in the basement of their workplace in Passaic, New Jersey, on September 14, 2001. The two men had been arguing over Martinez's alleged involvement in a workplace fire and theft of materials. Martinez fled and 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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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the argument between Martinez and his employer on the day of the murder?
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contact
Lead #5Has Martinez maintained contact with anyone in the United States or abroad since fleeing in 2001?
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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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2001-08-00
Fire set at business
A fire was set at the business in August 2001, which Martinez was allegedly involved in
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2001-09-14
Victim shot execution-style
Francisco Martinez allegedly shot his employer execution-style in the basement of their workplace in Passaic, New Jersey
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2001-09-21
Local arrest warrants issued
Passaic County Superior Court issued local 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 charging Martinez with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued in Newark, New Jersey
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