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Matthew Jonathan Curtis, a 26-year-old white male, has been missing since June 1, 2005. He was last seen in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and stated he was en route to visit a relative residing in the 200 block of Teal Street. However, Curtis never reached his destination and has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Curtis was described as being 6'3" and weighing 220 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He wore eyeglasses with black wire frames and may have ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 01, 2005

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Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Matthew

Jonathan Curtis

26

26

6'3 inches

220 lbs

White

Male

In the early summer of 2005, a sense of unease settled over a family in Lake Charles, Louisiana, when Matthew Jonathan Curtis, a 26-year-old man, seemingly vanished without a trace. On June 1st of that year, Matthew indicated he was heading to visit a relative who lived in the 200 block of Teal Street. However, he never reached his intended destination, and from that moment on, all communication from him ceased. The days that followed were filled with a growing sense of dread as his family and friends were unable to make contact with him, and he has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Matthew Jonathan Curtis was described as a White male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at a height of 6 feet 3 inches and weighed approximately 220 pounds. A notable characteristic was that he wore eyeglasses with black wire frames. When he was last seen, it is believed he may have been wearing a necklace with a cross pendant. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency for his case, holding the primary responsibility for any leads or new information that may come to light. The disappearance of Matthew Jonathan Curtis is a case with very few available details, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. The lack of information surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance has made the investigation particularly challenging. With no witnesses to his disappearance and no communication since the day he went missing, the case has remained cold for many years. The overview of this case is one of profound uncertainty; a young man set out for a routine family visit and was never seen or heard from again, leaving a void in the lives of those who know and love him.

Jun 01, 2005

Lake Charles

Louisiana

Lake Charles

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office

337-494-4523

05/15/2026