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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20995) and 2 other sources
Gary Bruce Matthewson, a 52-year-old man, was last seen on August 3, 2005, in Fontana, California. That evening, he was involved in a car accident near Lytle Creek and sustained a head injury. After the accident, witnesses came to his aid and went inside to call for help, but by the time they returned, Matthewson had disappeared. Despite efforts to locate him, he has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Matthewson was wearing a blue denim shirt, blue trousers, and sneakers. He is described as a white male with gray hair, hazel eyes, and a height of 6 feet. He also has distinctive features, including a scar on his right cheek, tattoos on his right shoulder and both arms, and upper dentures. It’s believed that the head injury he sustained may have contributed to his sudden disappearance.

The case remains unsolved, and few details are available regarding what happened after the accident. The Fontana Police Department continues to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Aug 3, 2005

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 — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
John Doe — Buena Park, California
UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 76%183 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 40–50 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 150 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 71%187 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 39–49 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 80%180–210 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 35%206 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
John Doe — California
UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%98 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3032
John Doe — California
UP3032 • Found Mar 24, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 65–80 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%134 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

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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