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Dec 03, 2020
Dec 08, 2020
Matthew
Gerren
11
6
48 inches
46 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the summer of 2019, a young boy's disappearance from Tulsa, Oklahoma, sparked concern. Six-year-old Matthew Gerren was last seen on July 8th of that year. At the time he went missing, Matthew was described as a child of Black and Caucasian ethnicity, standing at four feet tall and weighing 46 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were distressing; it was reported that his mother was refusing to return him to the Department of Human Services (DHS), which led to his case being officially registered. The Tulsa Police Department was the investigating agency responsible for the case. The formal report of Matthew's disappearance was logged, and his case details were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) in December 2020. This action officially categorized him as a missing person, amplifying the efforts to locate him and ensure his well-being. The case drew attention from organizations dedicated to finding missing children and highlighted the complexities that can be involved in such situations, particularly when familial disputes with child welfare services are a factor. For a period, his whereabouts remained unknown, causing apprehension for his safety. Thankfully, this story has a positive resolution. The official record for Matthew Gerren's case indicates that he has been found alive. While the specific details, such as the exact date and the circumstances of his recovery, are not widely publicized, the confirmation that he is no longer a missing person brings immense relief. This outcome concludes a period of uncertainty and concern for his welfare. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerabilities of children in complex family situations and underscores the importance of the systems in place to protect them.
Jul 08, 2019
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
Tulsa
No
95644
Tulsa Police Department
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
74103
Stacy Kelly
Detective
600 Civic Center, Oklahoma
9185969143
Local
Law Enforcement
Tulsa Police Department
7998
Black
Brown
Brown
06/08/2026
