Submit a Tip

How do I submit a tip?

If you have any information regarding the disappearance and murder of Hazel Martin, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, please contact law enforc+ement. A detail you think is minor could be the exact piece of the puzzle investigators need to solve this case.

Who to contact?

The Latah County Sheriff's Office remains the lead investigative agency on this case. You can reach them through the following channels:

  • 📞 Phone: (208) 882-2216

  • 🌐 Online: Visit the Latah County Sheriff's Office Official Website to find their current general directory or administrative contact forms.

  • 📍 In Person / Mail: Latah County Sheriff's Office

    522 S. Adams Street

    Moscow, ID 83843

Can I remain anonymous?

Yes. If you prefer not to give your name, you can request to remain anonymous when speaking with the Sheriff's Office.

Alternatively, tips can be routed through regional Crime Stoppers programs or submitted via anonymous tip lines if you do not feel comfortable speaking directly to investigators.

What information is most helpful?

Investigators are particularly interested in anyone who remembers anything unusual from the weekend of May 17–18, 1996, in the Princeton and Potlatch areas, including:

  • Unusual Vehicles: Any unfamiliar cars or trucks parked or idling near State Highway 6, Hazel's residence, or the Princeton Grange Hall late Friday night or early Saturday morning.

  • Unexplained Timelines: Anyone who uncharacteristically missed appointments, left town suddenly, or had unexplained gaps in their schedule that weekend.

  • Behavioral Changes: Individuals who showed sudden anxiety, nervousness, or an intense, unusual interest in the search efforts for Hazel in the summer of 1996.

  • Second-Hand Information: Over the last three decades, someone may have made a comment, confession, or slip-of-the-lip regarding what happened to Hazel. Even if it was said years ago, that information is vital.

A Message to the Public

Relationships, loyalties, and circumstances change over thirty years. If you withheld information in 1996 out of fear, confusion, or a desire to protect someone, please know that it is not too late to do the right thing. Hazel's family and the community deserve answers, and your tip could bring them justice.