Matthew Ferris

Missing

Case Description
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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
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Victim Details

Aug 11, 2012

Oct 27, 2022

Matthew

Ferris

53

20

70 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 07, 1991

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

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

09/17/2024


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The victim in this case is a White / Caucasian Male, 20 years old at the time of his disappearance. ... ...Read More
06/09/2024
It is concerning to see the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Matthew. This is a seriou... ...Read More
01/26/2024
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