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Matthew Rich Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jun 28, 2014

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Victim Details

Oct 28, 2014

Jun 5, 2023

Matthew

Rich

40

28

69 inches

79 inches

120 lbs

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 28, 2014

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

15943

Hood County Sheriff's Office

Granbury

Texas

Hood County

76048

400 Deputy Larry Miller Drive, Texas

8175793318

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.hood.tx.us/67/Sheriff

S1420117

Hood County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26585) and 8 other sources
Matthew Justin Rich, a 28-year-old man, was last seen on September 17, 2014, in San Francisco, California. He is believed to have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge that night. Although his body was never recovered, authorities presume he perished in the incident. Originally from Texas, Matthew had distinct characteristics, including a chest deformity called pectus carinatum and a tattoo of Woody Woodpecker on his left forearm. Despite searches and investigations by local authorities, his case remains unresolved, and no remains have been found.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance point toward a tragic end, though his family continues to seek answers. The case has been investigated by the Hood County Sheriff's Office in Texas, as Matthew had ties to the area.
Last Seen: Jun 28, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Matthew Justin Rich - The Charley Project
  • Grandfather wants 'justice served' for Matthew Rich | CBC News
  • Matthew Justin Rich (1986-2014) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Matthew Rich murder case: Review called into how infant's brain ...
  • Unsolved Cases | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website
  • Matthew Sullivan Sentencing San Diego Killing of Elizabeth Sullivan
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'7"
    Weight 75%175 lb vs 120–145 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Leandro, California - unidentified case UP54628
    John Doe — San Leandro, California
    UP54628 • Found Oct 15, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'9"–6'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'7"
    Weight 79%172 lb vs 120–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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