Martin was in Dobbs Ferry, New York on May 3, 1981 where he had attended a party near the Hudson River, at a popular clearing known as The View. At 11:00pm, he walked a female friend home and then returned to the party. Martin left the party again at about midnight and headed for a friend's house on Myrtle Avenue. It is unclear what happened to him afterward; he has never been heard from again. His wallet, containing his identification and other personal items, was left near where he was last seen. Martin has a slight cleft on his chin and a gap between his upper two teeth. His nickname is J.R. His hair was long at the time of his disappearance.