The person at the center of this case
Emanuel Martinez
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 2000
Missing Person: Emanuel Martinez
Justice for Emanuel Martinez — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Emanuel provide multiple different names and what was his true identity?
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Lead #2Was Emanuel an undocumented immigrant, and could immigration records help identify him?
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Lead #3What direction did Emanuel walk from the facility and were there any nearby shelters or communities he might have sought?
Emanuel Martinez, a 17-year-old Hispanic male, walked away from the Cornerstone Youth Facility in Mulberry, Florida on October 15, 2000. He was last seen on foot wearing a plaid shirt, tan pants, and brown boots. Despite extensive efforts, Emanuel has never been located, and investigators were unable to verify his identity or background, complicating the search for over two decades.
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Lead #4Did anyone in the Mulberry area report seeing a young Hispanic male in a plaid shirt and tan pants in October 2000?
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NamUs case MP6988. Missing person: Emanuel Martinez.
Last known contact: 2000-10-15 in Mulberry, Polk, FL. Circumstances: Walked away from Cornerstone Youth Facility.
Left facility on foot. Emanuel gave several different names, none could be verified.
Emanuel is possibly an undocumented immigrant so no positive information could be found including a DOB. Demographics: 17 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Plaid shirt and tan pants.; Footwear: Brown boots.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 2000-176681 | 2000-10-15.
Timeline of Events
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2000-10-15
Emanuel Martinez walks away from Cornerstone Youth Facility
17-year-old Emanuel Martinez left the Cornerstone Youth Facility on foot in Mulberry, Polk County, Florida. He was last known to be in contact on this date.
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Incident:October 15, 2000
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2000
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
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