The person at the center of this case
Harold Elmer Martin
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: Harold Elmer Martin
Justice for Harold Elmer Martin — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Martin leave the hospital and where was he attempting to go?
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Lead #2Did anyone see Martin after he left the hospital grounds that day?
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Lead #3What were the circumstances that led to his hospitalization at Wadsworth?
Harold Elmer Martin, a 60-year-old man, disappeared on November 1, 1984, after walking away from Wadsworth Hospital in Los Angeles. Despite over four decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and no confirmed sightings have resolved the case. Anyone with information about Martin's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Ventura Police Department.
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NamUs case MP29858. Missing person: Harold Elmer Martin.
Last known contact: 1984-11-01 in Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Harold Elmer Martin was last seen walking away from NHDVS Wadsworth Hospital in Los Angeles on November 1, 1984.
Demographics: 60 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 115 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Ventura Police Department | DR8500122 | 1984-11-01.
Timeline of Events
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1984-11-01
Last Seen at Wadsworth Hospital
Harold Elmer Martin was last seen walking away from NHDVS Wadsworth Hospital in Los Angeles on November 1, 1984.
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1984
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1984
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8053394400
You can remain anonymous