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Lc Matlock Missing Person Case

Last seen in Waterloo, Iowa on Jul 5, 2004

Victim Details

Aug 17, 2012

Oct 27, 2022

Lc

Matlock

59

37

74 inches

210 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 5, 2004

Waterloo

Iowa

Black Hawk County

22152

Waterloo Police Department

Waterloo

Iowa

Black Hawk County

50703

715 Mulberry St, Iowa

3192912515

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.waterloopolice.com/

W04-69115

Waterloo Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17123) and 9 other sources
L.C. Matlock, 37, was last seen on July 5, 2004, in Waterloo, Iowa, as he crossed the Mullan Avenue Bridge. His sister, Josephine Matlock, was the last person to see him, watching as he disappeared into the distance. L.C. was wearing a white Denver Broncos jersey, blue jeans, and black Nike sneakers at the time. After this sighting, he was never seen or heard from again.

At the time of his disappearance, L.C. lived alone and worked at the Tyson IBP plant in Waterloo. He had not picked up his last paycheck, and there has been no activity on his bank account since he went missing. His family reported him missing on July 19, two weeks after they last saw him. Despite an extensive search, no evidence of foul play has been found, but police have expressed concerns due to L.C.'s need for medication, classifying his case as "endangered."

Efforts to locate him have yielded no results, and his case remains unsolved. Investigators and his family continue to seek information, hoping for any leads that might provide answers about his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 5, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • L.C. Matlock - Iowa Cold Cases
  • L C MATLOCK | Missing Person Information Clearinghouse
  • L.C. Matlock - The Charley Project
  • 37-year-old LC Matlock... - The Vivid Faces of the Vanished
  • 5496DMIA - L. C. Matlock - Doe Network
  • Cold Cases in Waterloo
  • Iowa Cold Cases - 17 years ago today
  • L.C. Matlock - CV Crime Stoppers

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP8590
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP8590 • Found Jun 7, 2004
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–40 vs 37
    Race 100%Black
    Location 51%245 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 77%165 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I've been digging into L.C. Matlock's case, and something that really intrigues me is the detail... ...Read More
    04/03/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following L.C. Matlock's case for a while now, and something that stands out... ...Read More
    09/10/2023
    Has anyone looked into whether L.C. had any connections with people from his workplace at Tyson IBP?... ...Read More
    05/25/2023

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