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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39686) and 6 other sources
In the small city of Hartford City, Indiana, the life of 26-year-old Matthew Alan DeCamp seemingly paused on February 16, 2016, the last day he was verifiably seen. Since that winter day, a cloud of uncertainty and a lack of substantial information have left his family, friends, and investigators with more questions than answers. Described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'9" and 5'11" and weighing between 140 and 180 pounds, Matthew was a familiar face in his community. A distinguishing feature that sets him apart is a tattoo of his last name, "DECAMP," inscribed in an Old English script on the outer part of his left forearm. He was also known to wear either glasses or contact lenses. The circumstances surrounding the day he vanished are sparse, with few details available to the public or law enforcement to construct a clear timeline of his last known movements.

The days and weeks following Matthew's disappearance were filled with a deepening sense of worry as communication from him ceased entirely. He has not been heard from since February 16, 2016, a silence that has now stretched over years, amplifying the concern for his well-being. The Blackford County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating his case, but despite their efforts, the trail has remained cold. The lack of significant leads has been a consistent and frustrating theme in the search for Matthew. His case is logged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as MP39686, a public file that underscores the official and ongoing nature of the investigation.

The investigation into Matthew DeCamp's disappearance remains open, a poignant and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the community of Hartford City. The case is characterized by a significant lack of information regarding what might have happened to him. Over the years, there have been no significant breakthroughs or credible sightings reported that have been made public, leaving his whereabouts a complete mystery. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with law enforcement and family continuing to hope for any piece of information that might lead to answers and bring Matthew home.

Last Seen: Feb 16, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%153 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 91%203 lb vs 140–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan - unidentified case UP85671
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan
UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%169 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP17083
John Doe — Illinois
UP17083 • Found Sep 1, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%150 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 99%123 lb vs 140–180 lb

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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