DJ Subset Found Alive After Reported Missing for 10 Days

After being reported missing following a missed DJ performance at Q Nightclub on November 22, DJ Subset has been located, according to an update shared by his sister. 

On Monday, December 4th, the artist’s sister shared a post to the Facebook group called “Official Updates on Mark Martinez.” The group was formed to create a social media community where friends and fans of DJ Subset’s could share leads and get quick updates on the search. According to the DJ’s sister, Valerie Diane, the Seattle Police Department was also involved in the investigation into Subset’s disappearance. 

Valerie shared the good news by writing, “I am so relieved to inform you all that I’ve made contact with Mark and he is safe. At the moment this is all I am able to share and I ask that you all respect Mark’s privacy regarding this matter.”

The following paragraph reads, “I can’t thank you enough for your search efforts, support, and respect. The last week and a half has been incredibly difficult for us all, but we got through it together and now we can breathe easy knowing Mark is OK. This community means so much to me and my family. Thank you so so very much [red heart emoji].”

The post reached nearly 500 comments from group members sharing their support before the comments were turned off. One member commented that Subset had a “helluva search party,” noting that the group had more than 3400 members.

DJ Subset, whose real name is Mark Martinez, is a Seattle-based DJ known for past performances at Burning Man, Camp Bisco, Holy Ship!, and more. He also spent time pioneering a weekly bass music party called BASSment Saturdays at Webster Hall.

During the time he was missing, he missed a show he was scheduled to play in Denver on December 2nd. According to his sister, Subset was also set to travel to Mexico on December 6th for another performance. At this time, the circumstances surrounding Mark’s initial disappearance have not been released to the public.

Ashley

I’ve been a part of the dance music scene for nearly a decade and with Exron for more than half of that time. My first event was Diplo’s Mad Decent but these days you’ll find me at Club Space or the Brooklyn Mirage. Some of my top artists are G Jones, Tipper, Of The Trees, and CharlestheFirst. My favorite genres are techno, experimental bass, and ambient but I’ll get down to anything with a beat!

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