FRANCISCO MARTINEZ

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

In a CellHive jail

FRANCISCO COLUNGA MARTINEZ DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED Bond: $8,000.00 (Secured Bond) Docket: 26CR309216-420 (+2 more) Booked May 17, 2026 Harnett County Detention Center (Lillington) FBI Most Wanted match

Name, age and sex match the FBI poster. An automated comparison of public records; not a confirmation of identity.

Wanted for

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

Reward

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of Francisco Martinez.

Caution

Francisco Martinez is wanted for allegedly shooting to death his employer in Passaic, New Jersey, on September 14, 2001. The victim was shot execution-style in the basement of the building in which they both worked. The two men had allegedly been arguing that day after the victim confronted Martinez about his possible involvement in both a fire which was set at the business in August of 2001, as well as the ongoing theft of textile materials from the business. Local arrest warrants charging Martinez with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon were issued in the Passaic County Superior Court on September 21, 2001. A federal arrest warrant charging Martinez with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was then issued on July 25, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: hispanic
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 350 lbs
Age: 64
Date(s) of birth used: October 23, 1961
Place of birth: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Nationality: Ecuadoran
Scars and marks: Martinez has a discoloration on the portion of his head which is bald.
Occupation: Warehouse Worker; Textile Worker; Production Manager
NCIC: W353054726

Field offices

Newark · FL · NJ · NY · PA

Possible locations

Florida · New Jersey · New York · Pennsylvania · ECU · USA

Remarks

Martinez is balding and usually wears baseball caps. He has permanent resident status in the United States. Martinez has ties to Ecuador, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. He may be traveling throughout South America.

Poster files

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Posted Aug 31, 2010 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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