Stranded and Lost: Missing Man’s Body Found in Jefferson County Dunes

On a sun-scorched Monday afternoon, August 25, 2025, a grim discovery sent ripples through the quiet coastal plains of Jefferson County, Texas. Around noon, pilots from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Division, soaring above the vast McFaddin dunes, spotted a man’s body nestled in the sandy expanse, just a quarter-mile inland from the beach. The find, both somber and mysterious, has cast a shadow over the community as authorities piece together the final moments of a life cut short.
The body, yet to be officially identified, is believed to be that of 45-year-old Martin Glack, a local man who vanished under puzzling circumstances the previous Wednesday. Glack’s last known moments were marked by misfortune: his vehicle, stranded in the unforgiving sand, left him waiting for a tow truck that never saw him again. When he could not be found, a desperate search was launched, combing the rugged terrain where he was last seen. Glack, authorities noted, was the only person reported missing in this part of Jefferson County in recent days, lending weight to the suspicion that the remains are his.
The dunes, a stark and shifting landscape, offered no immediate answers. The cause of death remains a mystery, shrouded in the silence of the sand. Judge Guillory has ordered an autopsy to confirm the identity and unravel the circumstances that led to this tragic end. Was it the harsh environment, an accident, or something more sinister? For now, the answers lie locked in the pending examination, as Glack’s family, notified of the discovery, braces for clarity amidst their grief.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is now turning to the public, urging anyone with information to step forward. Every detail, no matter how small, could illuminate the path to truth. Those with knowledge of Glack’s final days are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers at 409-833-TIPS, where anonymity is assured, and hope persists that answers will bring closure to a community holding its breath.