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Matthew Pettersen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Delray Beach, Florida on Sep 24, 2000

Victim Details

Apr 25, 2013

Feb 15, 2023

Matthew

Pettersen

46

21

68 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 24, 2000

Delray Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

13457

Delray Beach Police Department

Delray Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

33444

300 West Atlantic Avenue, Florida

5612437888

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.mydelraybeach.com/departments/police

00-35605/00-35778

2000-09-24

Delray Beach Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/14/2026


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Matthew Pettersen, a 21-year-old from Delray Beach, Florida, was last seen on September 24, 2000. His disappearance is believed to be the result of foul play. According to information from the investigation, two individuals confessed to murdering Pettersen and claimed that his body was disposed of in a landfill. Despite this confession, Matthew's body has never been recovered, leaving many questions unanswered and his case unresolved.

At the time of his disappearance, Matthew was d ...
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Last Seen: Sep 24, 2000

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  • MISSING MAN FEARED DEAD – Sun Sentinel
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