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David Matthews Missing Person Case

Last seen in Manhattan, New York on Dec 21, 2000

Victim Details

Mar 28, 2011

Sep 15, 2022

David

Matthews

69

44

63 inches

134 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 21, 2000

Manhattan

New York

New York County

21416

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

KNMP10290

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

Brown

Brown

Brown

10/07/2026


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In the bustling borough of Manhattan, New York, a family's life was forever altered in the winter of 2000. On December 21st, 44-year-old David Matthews was last seen at approximately 5:30 p.m. near Morningside Park. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a medium blue bubble coat, a light blue t-shirt, and jeans. David is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'3' and weighing 134 pounds. He may have had a mustache, beard, or goatee.
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Last Seen: Dec 21, 2000

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  • David Matthews | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
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