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Martin Sanchez

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Martin Sanchez

Case
#4307
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 1, 2026
Oceanside Police Department
Missing Person ยท Open
12 years waiting ยท since 2013

Missing Person: Martin Sanchez

Justice for Martin Sanchez โ€” the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why did Martin Sanchez abruptly leave his roommates and move in with his aunt shortly before his disappearance?

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location
Lead #2

What was Martin's intended destination when he left his aunt's home at 6:00 PM on December 30, 2013?

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contact
Lead #3

Has anyone reported seeing Martin Sanchez or having contact with him after December 30, 2013?

Martin Sanchez, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on December 30, 2013, from Oceanside, California after leaving his aunt's home at 6:00 PM and never returning. He had recently moved in with his aunt after abruptly leaving his roommates' residence, abandoning all his possessions. Despite over a decade passing, his whereabouts remain unknown and the Oceanside Police Department continues to seek information from the public.

Case
#4307
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 1, 2026
Oceanside Police Department

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evidence
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Were there any signs of foul play or voluntary departure, or did Martin leave with specific belongings?

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NamUs case MP56897. Missing person: Martin Sanchez.

Last known contact: 2013-12-30 in Oceanside, San Diego, CA. Circumstances: Martin Sanchez was living with roommates until he abruptly moved out, leaving all of his property behind, and began staying with his aunt.

He stayed with his aunt for approximately one month until December 30, 2013 when he left at 1800 hours and never returned. Family has not heard from Martin Sanchez since this date.

Demographics: 31 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Black.

Investigating agency: Oceanside Police Department | 14003189 | 2014-03-11.

Timeline of Events

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2013-12-30
18:00

Martin Sanchez disappears

Martin Sanchez left his aunt's residence at 6:00 PM and never returned. Family has not heard from him since.

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Case Information

Incident:December 30, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 30, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 7604354846
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