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Matthew Darnell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Rosa, California on Aug 1, 2015

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Victim Details

May 24, 2016

Dec 15, 2023

Matthew

Darnell

36

25

67 inches

69 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 1, 2015

Santa Rosa

California

Sonoma County

No

24851

Sonoma County Sheriff's Department

Santa Rosa

California

Sonoma County

95403

2796 Ventura Avenue, California

7075652569

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sonomasheriff.org/

S0150001407

Sonoma County Sheriff's Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33830) and 5 other sources
Matthew Alexander Darnell, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on August 1, 2015, in Santa Rosa, California. Described as a Black male standing between 5'7" and 5'9", weighing 160-170 pounds, Matthew had black curly hair and brown eyes. He also had distinctive scars on both legs. At the time of his disappearance, Matthew was reportedly using Greyhound transportation, though details regarding his last known movements remain limited.

His case has drawn concern from his family and authorities, particularly because little information has emerged about his fate since he was last seen. The Sonoma County authorities and other agencies have been involved in efforts to locate him, but the case remains unsolved. Community members continue to seek information, urging anyone with relevant details to come forward.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Matthew Alexander Darnell went... - Missing People In America
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP33830 | NamUs
  • Advocacy group speaks out on 50-day jail sentence for Auburn man ...
  • Missing Children - Missouri State Highway Patrol
  • News - District Attorney - Stanislaus County

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP113028
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California
    UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 98%188 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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    Matthew Alexander Darnell, 25, was last seen August 1, 2015, in Santa Rosa, California. He is... ...Read More
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