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Epps Matthews Missing Person Case

Last seen in Shelbyville, Tennessee on Mar 26, 2009

Victim Details

Sep 16, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Epps

Matthews

72

55

69 inches

72 inches

195 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 26, 2009

Shelbyville

Tennessee

Bedford County

No

24229

Bedford County Sheriff's Office

Shelbyville

Tennessee

Bedford County

37160

103 Lane Parkway, Tennessee

9316843232

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.bedfordcountyso.net/

0903261830

2009-03-26

Bedford County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/10/2026


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In the rural landscape of Shelbyville, Tennessee, a day in early spring of 2009 took a distressing turn for the family of Epps Edwin Matthews. On March 26, the 55-year-old man was enjoying a ride on his ATV, a familiar pastime in the Bedford County area. The day, however, ended in mystery and enduring concern when his all-terrain vehicle reportedly slid into the Duck River. In the moments that followed this incident, Epps Matthews vanished, leaving behind unanswered questions and a community on ...
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Last Seen: Mar 26, 2009

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