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Matthew Barber, 21, was last seen on October 29, 2020, in Elmira, New York. Described as a disabled adult, Matthew may have been traveling to Pennsylvania around the time of his disappearance. In June 2022, a human jawbone was discovered in the Chemung River and was later identified through DNA testing as belonging to Matthew. Despite this discovery, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and his case is classified as suspicious. Authorities continue to seek information to resol ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 29, 2020
Last Seen: Oct 29, 2020
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Nov 01, 2021
Sep 14, 2023
Matthew
Barber
24
21
66 inches
170 lbs
Black / African American
Male
Oct 29, 2020
Elmira
New York
Chemung County
14901
No
338
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
11/22/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else been following Matthew Barber's case? The details surrounding his disappearance and ... ...Read More
01/13/2024
01/13/2024
I can't stop thinking about the discovery of that jawbone in the Chemung River. I mean, how does som... ...Read More
11/03/2023
11/03/2023
