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Edwin Matias-Leyva Missing Person Case

Last seen in Naples, Florida on Aug 11, 2018

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Victim Details

Created

Jun 14, 2024

Case Added

Jun 14, 2024

First Name

Edwin

Last Name

Matias-Leyva

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

150 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 11, 2018

City

Naples

State

Florida

County

Collier County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

144813

Agency Name

Collier County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Naples

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Collier County

Agency Zip Code

34112

Agency Contact

Marisol Rodriguez

Contact Job Title

Investigator

Agency Address

3319 Tamiami Trail East, Florida

Agency Phone

2392529300

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

18-255193

Agency Report Date

Aug 13, 2018

Primary Agency

Collier County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP124006) and 1 other source

Edwin Alexander Matias-Leyva, 18, was last seen on August 11, 2018, in the 1800 block of Sunshine Boulevard in Naples, Florida. He was wearing a black shirt and black jeans at the time of his disappearance. Matias-Leyva worked as a laborer, and his family has had no contact with him since that day. Few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and authorities continue to investigate the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Last Seen: Aug 11, 2018

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Edwin Alexander Matias-Leyva - The Charley Project

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

77%Possible

John Doe — Immokalee, Florida

UP115982 • Found May 28, 2021

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 18 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 95%30 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"

Weight 28%210 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Florida

UP102755 • Found Jan 7, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 74%107 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"

Weight 54%93–104 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Black

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Edwin Matias-Leyva Missing Person Case

Last seen in Naples, Florida on Aug 11, 2018

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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