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Missing Person: Eugene Wade Martin
Case
#2763
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 30, 2026
Missing Person · Unknown
42 years waiting · since 1984

Missing Person: Eugene Wade Martin

Justice is overdue — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.

NamUs case MP6348. Missing person: Eugene Wade Martin. Last known contact: 1984-08-12 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. Circumstances: Eugene was last seen between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. as he was delivering newspapers. A paper bag was found outside of Des Moines with papers still inside. He has a scar on his right knee and has had a broken right wrist. Demographics: 13 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans; Gray midriff shirt with white stripes and red sleeves; Footwear: Blue Trax shoes. Investigating agency: Des Moines Police Department | 8430464.

Case
#2763
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 30, 2026

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Incident:August 12, 1984
Last Updated:July 9, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 12, 1984
Last Updated:July 9, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 5152834864
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