Matthew Haudley Missing Person Case

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Matthew

Haudley

38

36

5'8 inches

200 lbs

Native American

Male

In the quiet community of Nazlini, Arizona, a family was forever changed on January 6, 2024. On that Saturday, 36-year-old Matthew Haudley was seen for the last time. A member of the Navajo Nation, Matthew was walking away from his father's home when he vanished. He was reportedly wearing a camouflage-print jacket over a black shirt with blue jeans and carrying a black backpack. Since that day, there has been no contact from him, and his whereabouts remain a painful mystery for those who know and love him. The lack of information surrounding his disappearance has left his community with many unanswered questions. Matthew is described as a Native American male, standing at 5'8" and weighing around 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has several distinguishing features that would make him recognizable, including a scar across his neck. Additionally, he has tattoos on both of his forearms depicting clowns from the musical group Insane Clown Posse. Concerns for his well-being are heightened due to significant personal challenges. Matthew has a history of drug abuse and has experienced suicidal tendencies. Compounding these vulnerabilities, he suffers from a medical condition that requires medication for seizures, making his disappearance particularly alarming. In the wake of his disappearance, Matthew Haudley was officially entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a measure taken to ensure his case receives nationwide attention from law enforcement. The Navajo Police Department's Chinle District is handling the investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. Tragically, Matthew's disappearance is not an isolated incident for his family; two of his relatives, Anderson Haudley and Albert White, are also missing from different parts of Arizona, having disappeared in July 2023 and February 2025, respectively. While there is currently no indication that these cases are connected, it adds another layer of sorrow and uncertainty for the family. The overview of this case is one of profound concern, given Matthew's health conditions and the lack of leads, leaving his family and community to hope for any news that might bring him home.

Jan 06, 2024

Nazlini

Arizona

Nazlini

Navajo Police Department, Chinle Distric

928-674-6111

08/14/2026