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Matthew Barber Missing Person Case

Last seen in Elmira, New York on Oct 29, 2020

Victim Details

Nov 01, 2021

Sep 14, 2023

Matthew

Barber

26

21

66 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 29, 2020

Elmira

New York

Chemung County

14901

No

108585

Elmira Police Department

Elmira

New York

Chemung County

14901

William Goodwin

Investigator

317 E Church Street, New York

6077358600

Local

Law Enforcement

EC-01185-21

2021-03-11

Elmira Police Department

6177

Black

Brown

Brown

08/28/2026


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In the autumn of 2020, a young man's life took a tragic and mysterious turn in Elmira, New York. Twenty-one-year-old Matthew Barber was last seen by anyone in person or through electronic communications on October 29, 2020. At the time of his disappearance, there was some thought that he might have been making his way to Pennsylvania. Described as a disabled adult, his sudden absence sparked concern among his family and the community, leading to a search effort and a public plea for any inf ...
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Last Seen: Oct 29, 2020

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  • Human jawbone found in Chemung River from missing Elmira man
  • Human jawbone found in Chemung River, being tested for DNA
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    I can't stop thinking about the discovery of that jawbone in the Chemung River. I mean, how does som... ...Read More
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