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Matthew John Ferris, a 20-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, was reported missing on March 7, 1991. He was last seen in February of that year, displaying unusual behavior that worried his family. Matthew had previously gone missing on July 25, 1990, after leaving a note apologizing for any pain his disappearance might cause. He returned a week later, frightened, and underwent psychiatric treatment for the next six months before enrolling at Iowa State University.
In early 1991, Matthew aga ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 07, 1991
In early 1991, Matthew aga ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 07, 1991
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Matthew
Ferris
53
20
70 inches
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Mar 07, 1991
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
311
12163
Des Moines Police Department
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
50309
Darren Cornwell
Sgt
25 East 1st Street, Iowa
5152834864
Local
Law Enforcement
1991-9217
Des Moines Police Department
Brown
Blue
Blue
12/01/2025
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