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Matthew Weaver Missing Person Case

Last seen in Topanga, California on Aug 10, 2018

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Victim Details

Aug 15, 2018

Nov 14, 2023

Matthew

Weaver

29

21

69 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 10, 2018

Topanga

California

Los Angeles County

No

40555

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

181714864

Aug 10, 2018

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51786) and 11 other sources
Matthew Jonathan Weaver Jr., a 21-year-old from Simi Valley, California, was last seen on August 10, 2018. On the morning of his disappearance, he was captured on video surveillance driving his silver BMW along the Topanga Tower Motorway, heading toward Rosas Overlook in the Santa Monica Mountains. Around 11:55 a.m., Matthew sent a cryptic text message to a friend, stating that something "crazy" was happening and that he wanted to talk "while I have the chance." This was the last known communication from him, and he has not been heard from since.

His abandoned car was discovered the next day, near Rosas Overlook. In the months that followed, search efforts revealed additional personal items, including his car keys and a torn t-shirt, near the vehicle. Despite these findings, no further clues about his whereabouts have emerged. Weaver's family continues to believe that foul play may have been involved, especially given reports from hikers who claimed to have heard calls for help around the time of his disappearance.

Weaver had recently moved into his own apartment in Granada Hills and was working in power line maintenance, with aspirations to travel the world. However, friends reported that he had suffered a head injury shortly before his disappearance, which may have affected his behavior.

The case remains unsolved, and his family continues to seek answers, offering a reward for information that could lead to his whereabouts. The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation into this case.
Last Seen: Aug 10, 2018

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  • The Strange Disappearance of Matthew Weaver Jr. - Medium
  • Missing Man's Car Is Found Stuck on a Mountain | Matthew Weaver ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51786
  • Missing: Matthew Weaver Jr. - last seen driving on the Topanga ...
  • An Abandoned BMW, Alarming Snapchat Pic & A Missing Man
  • Matthew Jonathan Weaver Jr. - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 77%90–110 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 140 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 51%Est. 30–50 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77023 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 91%160–185 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP60257 • Found Mar 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'9"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
    UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 77%170–180 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101862
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101862 • Found Jan 13, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 21–50 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'1" vs 5'9"
    Weight 99%100–125 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162583
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP162583 • Found Jul 1, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Corona, California
    UP68540 • Found Jan 10, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    75%Possible
    Unidentified Person — Los Angeles, California
    UP163208 • Found Sep 1, 2026
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    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'9"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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