The person at the center of this case
Carlos Martinez
Missing Person · Open
9 years waiting · since 2016
Missing Person: Carlos Martinez
Justice for Carlos Martinez — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Carlos leave his last known location and where might someone with dementia seek shelter or familiar places?
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clue
Lead #2Was Carlos seen traveling on foot or did he have access to transportation?
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evidence
Lead #3Have the black cap, black backpack, jeans, denim jacket, and grey sneakers been located or reported by anyone?
Carlos Martinez, a 75-year-old man with dementia, was last seen on November 18, 2016, in Rosamond, Kern County, California. He disappeared under circumstances that raised immediate concern due to his cognitive condition and vulnerability. The case remains open as investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts and any sightings since his disappearance.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone in the Rosamond area report seeing an elderly man matching Carlos's description in the days or weeks following November 18, 2016?
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NamUs case MP36232. Missing person: Carlos Martinez.
Last known contact: 2016-11-18 in Rosamond, Kern, CA. Circumstances: Carlos was last seen on November 18, 2016.
He is at risk due to having dementia. Demographics: 75 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: possibly black cap and black backpack; Clothing: jeans and denim jacket; Footwear: grey sneakers.
Investigating agency: Kern County Sheriff's Office | SR1632624.
Timeline of Events
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2016-11-18
Last Known Contact
Carlos Martinez was last seen on November 18, 2016, in Rosamond, Kern County, California.
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 2016
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 2016
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6618613110
You can remain anonymous