The person at the center of this case
Juan Martinez Garcia
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987
Missing Person: Juan Martinez Garcia
Justice for Juan Martinez Garcia — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances surrounding Garcia's disappearance on January 28, 1987?
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Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Garcia's last movements or activities that day?
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Lead #3Has any physical evidence or remains ever been discovered related to this case?
Juan Martinez Garcia, a 60-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on January 28, 1987, in Watsonville, California. Nearly four decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and his whereabouts unknown. Anyone with information about Garcia's disappearance is urged to contact the Watsonville Police Department.
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NamUs case MP127631. Missing person: Juan Martinez Garcia.
Last known contact: 1987-01-28 in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Juan Garcia was last seen on January 28, 1987 in Watsonville, California.
Demographics: 60 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Watsonville Police Department | 87W-03367.
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1987-01-28
Last Known Contact
Juan Martinez Garcia was last seen in Watsonville, California
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Case Information
Incident:January 28, 1987
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 28, 1987
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314711151
You can remain anonymous