The person at the center of this case
Enrique Roman Martinez
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Enrique Roman Martinez
Justice for Enrique Roman Martinez — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did SPC Martinez leave his cell phone and wallet behind? Does this indicate voluntary departure or foul play?
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location
Lead #2The island is only accessible by ferryboat—how did he leave the island, and were ferryboat records checked for his departure?
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witness
Lead #3What did the six fellow Soldiers observe about his behavior or condition the evening before he disappeared?
SPC Enrique Roman Martinez, a 21-year-old soldier, disappeared on May 23, 2020, from Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina while on a camping trip with fellow unit members. He was last seen wearing only blue swim trunks and left behind his cell phone and wallet at the campsite, suggesting an unexpected departure. Despite extensive searches of the island, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek any information about his disappearance.
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United States Army Criminal Investigation Division - Fort Liberty
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clue
Lead #4Was he wearing only blue swim trunks in cool May weather, or did he have access to additional clothing?
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NamUs case MP69943. Missing person: Enrique Roman Martinez.
Last known contact: 2020-05-22 in Cape Lookout National Seashore, Carteret, NC. Circumstances: On 25 May 20, Army CID was notified that SPC Enrique Roman-Martinez, a 21-year-old single white male assigned to HHC, was reported missing by his fellow Soldier friends.
Preliminary investigation by the U.S. Park Police located at the Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC, revealed on 22 May 20, SPC Roman-Martinez and six of his fellow Soldiers/unit members went on a camping trip to the island of Cape Lookout, NC, accessible only by a ferryboat.
On the morning of 23 May 20, the Soldiers found that SPC Roman-Martinez was no longer at the campsite, and that he left behind his cell phone and wallet. They spent the day searching the island for him with no success.
Last Seen wearing: Blue swim trunks, no shirt/no shoes Demographics: 21 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 123 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue swim trunks, no shirt/no shoes. Investigating agency: United States Army Criminal Investigation Division - Fort Liberty | 0414-2020-CID023 | 2020-05-25.
Timeline of Events
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2020-05-22
Camping trip begins
SPC Roman Martinez and six fellow Soldiers arrived at Cape Lookout Island for a camping trip, accessible only by ferryboat.
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2020-05-23
Discovered missing
Fellow Soldiers found SPC Roman Martinez absent from the campsite in the morning. He left behind his cell phone and wallet. Extensive search of the island conducted with no success.
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2020-05-25
Army CID notified
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division was notified of the missing Soldier. U.S. Park Police initiated preliminary investigation.
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 2020
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 2020
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9103968777
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