Martin was last seen in the 2900 block of Springfield Road in his hometown of Normangee, Texas on August 6, 2007. He was with a group of people at the time, and another individual was driving his Honda Accord. He has never been heard from again. Two days later, Martin's car was found abandoned and burned in Centerville, Texas. There was no sign of him at the scene. His mother did not report him missing until August 15.

Martin is a homosexual and there is speculation that his orientation was a factor in his disappearance, but there is no evidence to support any theory. He frequented the Houston, Texas area before he went missing. Foul play is suspected in his case, which remains unsolved.