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Matthew Milton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Islamorada, Florida on Nov 2, 2014

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Victim Details

Jan 29, 2015

Apr 5, 2019

Matthew

Milton

44

32

72 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 2, 2014

Islamorada

Florida

Monroe County

32708

16217

Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office

Key West

Florida

,

MCSO14OFF08260

Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 24, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27567) and 4 other sources
Matthew Milton, a 32-year-old scuba diver from Winter Springs, Florida, went missing on November 2, 2014, while diving off the coast of Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Milton was out on a 23-foot boat with his brother-in-law, Jeff Stewart. After surfacing from a dive, the two realized their boat had drifted away. Both attempted to swim toward the boat, but they became separated in the water. Stewart managed to reach a mooring buoy, where he was later rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Unfortunately, Milton was never seen again.

Despite an extensive search operation, including Coast Guard helicopters, airplanes, and boats, covering thousands of square miles, no trace of Milton was found. After several days, the Coast Guard suspended the search. Milton's disappearance left his family and the local community devastated, especially given his reputation as a loving father and active neighbor.
Last Seen: Nov 2, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Crews search for missing diver in Florida Keys - WESH
  • Orlando man missing after dive trip - News4JAX
  • Search for Winter Springs man suspended in Florida Keys
  • Search for missing Seminole diver in Florida Keys suspended - WESH

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
    UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 55%124 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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