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News | June 30, 2020

Roman-Martinez Death, $25,000 Reward Offered

 The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for credible information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the homicide of Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez of Fort Bragg, N.C.

Partial remains of the 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper were found near Cape Lookout National Seashore, May 29.  The remains washed up on Shackleford Banks Island, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore, an area where the prevailing tides have unfortunately washed ashore remains in years past.

A positive identification was made using the Soldier’s dental records.  Spc. Roman-Martinez, 21, was last seen May 22, at a campsite near Mile Marker 46 on South Core Banks, one of the islands that make up Cape Lookout National Seashore. Spc. Roman- Martinez’s friends reported him missing the evening of May 23. His phone and wallet were found at the campsite and he was last seen wearing blue shorts and no shirt. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Army CID Special Agents at (910) 396-8777, the Military Police Desk at (910) 396-1179 or submit information via https://www.p3tips.com/. Persons with information can remain anonymous. Persons wishing to remain anonymous will be honored to the degree allowable under the law and the information will be held in the strictest confidence allowable.

The payout of cash rewards to military and federal employees for information leading to the conviction of person(s) involved is contingent upon the accuracy and value of information provided, and the actions taken based upon that information. 

No additional information is being released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation.