WA WA - Matthew Garnes, 16, Tacoma, 26 Dec 1984

[ChatteringBirds]

I hope his case will be solved and his family will get answers.

Here is his NamUs page.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[Savemecastiel]

Bumping

 

[theshadow45]

Bumping, today is Matthew's birthday.

 

[Hockeyfan158]

Um i think he might just be 1986 Montgomery county Texas John Doe the problem is with the John Doe

Circumstances of Recovery
Found in Crater Lake. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. "Levi's" brand blue jeans, 30 x 31, and white athletic socks. Tattoos include poor quality of name "Baby Dawn" on upper right arm; poor quality of name "Liz" on upper left arm; small devil with painted tail on left forearm.

Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Brown
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
Unknown

ClothingEarring. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. White athletic socks. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. "Levi's" brand blue jeans, 30 x 31, and white athletic socks.On the Body

I submitted it just in case to me a lot of features add up.

 

[doyoulovemepfg]

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Um i think he might just be 1986 Montgomery county Texas John Doe the problem is with the John Doe

Circumstances of Recovery
Found in Crater Lake. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. "Levi's" brand blue jeans, 30 x 31, and white athletic socks. Tattoos include poor quality of name "Baby Dawn" on upper right arm; poor quality of name "Liz" on upper left arm; small devil with painted tail on left forearm.

Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Brown
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
Unknown

ClothingEarring. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. White athletic socks. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. "Levi's" brand blue jeans, 30 x 31, and white athletic socks.On the Body

I submitted it just in case to me a lot of features add up.

I know someone submitted Matthew as the Madison chimney John Doe from 1989 last year but I don’t know what the outcome was of that.

 

[dotr]

Um i think he might just be 1986 Montgomery county Texas John Doe the problem is with the John Doe

Circumstances of Recovery
Found in Crater Lake. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. "Levi's" brand blue jeans, 30 x 31, and white athletic socks. Tattoos include poor quality of name "Baby Dawn" on upper right arm; poor quality of name "Liz" on upper left arm; small devil with painted tail on left forearm.

Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Brown
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
Unknown

ClothingEarring. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. White athletic socks. Wearing brown short-sleeved button shirt with double, open-type pockets and a square tail--(label inside collar had "M-SS 8-0178-25, Wilson" written on it. "Levi's" brand blue jeans, 30 x 31, and white athletic socks.On the Body

I submitted it just in case to me a lot of features add up.

Ws thread..
TX - TX - Conroe, WhtMale UP4239, 20-30, in Crater Lake, Aug'86

 

[theshadow45]

As of yesterday, Matthew has been missing for 37 years.

 

[theshadow45]

Bumping, today is Matthew’s birthday.

 

[theshadow45]

Matthew has been missing for 38 years today.

 

[dotr]

Missing Person / NamUs #MP6107

View NamUs missing person case MP6107 for Matthew Paul Garnes missing from Tacoma, Washington. Date of last contact: Dec 26, 1984. NCMEC case number: 665278.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

MISSING
Date of Last Contact
December 26, 1984
Missing From
Tacoma, Washington
Missing Age
16 Years
Current Age
53 Years

Case Numbers​

NCMEC Number
665278

Demographics​

Missing Age
16 Years
Current Age
53 Years


First Name
Matthew
Middle Name
Paul
Last Name
Garnes
Nickname/Alias
Matt
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
Height
5'-7" - (67 - inches)
Weight
135 - lbs

Circumstances​

Date of Last Contact
December 26, 1984
NamUs Case Created
April 15, 2010


Last Known Location (Map)
Location
Tacoma, Washington 98466
County
Pierce County

Missing From Tribal Land
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Primary Residence on Tribal Land
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Circumstances of Disappearance
Matthew left home on December 26, 1984. He told his parents that he was going to Portland, OR. He has not been heard from since.

Physical Description​

Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
--
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Hazel
Right Eye Color
Hazel
Eye Description
--

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Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description

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Other distinctive physical characteristic
Matthew had freckles

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Scar/mark
3 inch scar on right cheek area

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Clothing and Accessories​

Item
Description

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Accessories
Black/maroon/gray scarf

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Clothing
Black leather jacket (Wilsons house leather), sleeveless black t-shirt (Iron Maiden), jeans (waist size-30), black/maroon/gray scarf

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Footwear
Nike tennis shoes size 9 1/2

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Jewelry
Silver chain necklace

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Additional Case Info​

Vehicle
1974 Plymouth Duster
Style
Sedan

Vehicle
1974 Plymouth Duster
Style
Sedan
Color
Gold
State
Washington
Lic. Plate
BUX-160
Exp. Year
1985

 

[HmmMysterious]

Given that he was last seen driving his car, Matthew might be in a body of water

 

[theshadow45]

Bumping, today is Matthew’s birthday.

 

[allgirlusa]

I didn't know Matt but I was friends with his younger brother in high school. I recall the brother telling me that Matt and his dad got into a bad argument/fight that day and Matt took off. I don't remember what the fight was about (it may have been about Matt going to Portland) but it was something typical of teens and parents. I imagine he was pretty angry/upset when he left.

By the time I met his brother just a few years later his dad had died. They were a good family with no unusual issues. I always hoped they would find out what happened to get some closure.

 

[Ciriii57]

Interesting @allgirlusa its good to have a bit of insight on the circumstances surrounding his leaving.
can we definitely confirm he was heading to Portland rather than somewhere else?

The car is interesting, I understand it has never been located. In the vast majority of these cases that would suggest he's crashed into the water or in a densely wooded ravine where people never go. Did LE ever conduct any kind of detailed search anywhere?

 

[theshadow45]

Matthew has been missing for 39 years today.