The person at the center of this case
Male victim (name not disclosed) employed at industrial company in Albertville, Alabama
Homicide · Open - Wanted by FBI
26 years waiting · since 1999
JUAN CARLOS MARTINEZ
Justice for Male victim (name not disclosed) employed at industrial company in Albertville, Alabama — the trail went cold in 1999, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where has Juan Carlos Martinez been hiding for over 25 years? Does he remain in Mexico or has he returned to the United States?
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contact
Lead #2Martinez is believed to maintain contact with individuals currently in the United States—who are these associates and what information might they provide?
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vehicle
Lead #3The abandoned vehicle found near Interstate 59 and Rainsville—what was learned from forensic examination and does it provide leads to his destination?
On June 2, 1999, Juan Carlos Martinez allegedly shot a man multiple times with a handgun in the parking lot of an industrial company in Albertville, Alabama, following an ongoing personal dispute. Martinez fled the area in a vehicle that was later found abandoned near Interstate 59 and Rainsville, Alabama, and is believed to have fled to Mexico. Despite being wanted for over two decades, Martinez remains at large and may still maintain contact with individuals in the United States, making any credible sighting or tip potentially crucial to resolving this case.
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location
Lead #4Martinez has documented ties to Alabama, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Mexico—which location is most likely to yield a credible sighting?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder Caution: Juan Carlos Martinez is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man in the Albertville, Alabama area. On June 2, 1999, Martinez allegedly shot the victim several times with a handgun in the parking lot of an industrial company where they were employed.
The murder reportedly resulted from an ongoing personal dispute. On June 3, 1999, a state arrest warrant was issued by the District Court of Marshall County, Alabama, after Martinez was charged with murder.
He was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, and a federal warrant was issued for his arrest. Martinez is believed to have fled from Albertville in a vehicle which was later found abandoned near Interstate 59 and Rainsville, Alabama.
Martinez may have fled to Mexico, but is believed to maintain contact with individuals currently in the United States. Remarks: Martinez speaks fluent English and Spanish.
He has ties to Alabama, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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1999-06-02
Murder in Albertville
Juan Carlos Martinez allegedly shot the victim multiple times with a handgun in the parking lot of an industrial company where they were employed, reportedly over an ongoing personal dispute.
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1999-06-03
State Arrest Warrant Issued
District Court of Marshall County, Alabama issued a state arrest warrant charging Martinez with murder; federal warrant subsequently issued for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:June 2, 1999
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 2, 1999
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of Juan Ca... Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case