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Matthew Pettersen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Delray Beach, Florida on Sep 24, 2000

Victim Details

Created

Apr 25, 2013

Case Added

Feb 15, 2023

Firstname

Matthew

Lastname

Pettersen

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Sep 24, 2000

City

Delray Beach

State

Florida

County

Palm Beach County

Agency ID

13457

Agency Name

Delray Beach Police Department

Agency City

Delray Beach

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Palm Beach County

Agency Zip Code

33444

Agency Contact

Agency Address

300 West Atlantic Avenue, Florida

Agency Phone

5612437888

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.mydelraybeach.com/departments/police

Agency Case #

00-35605/00-35778

Agency Report Date

2000-09-24

Primary Agency

Delray Beach Police Department

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

07/27/2026

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Case Description

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Matthew Pettersen, a 21-year-old from Delray Beach, Florida, was last seen on September 24, 2000. His disappearance is believed to be the result of foul play. According to information from the investigation, two individuals confessed to murdering Pettersen and claimed that his body was disposed of in a landfill. Despite this confession, Matthew's body has never been recovered, leaving many questions unanswered and his case unresolved.

At the time of his disappearance, Matthew was d ...

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Last Seen: Sep 24, 2000

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MISSING MAN FEARED DEAD – Sun Sentinel

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Matthew Pettersen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Delray Beach, Florida on Sep 24, 2000

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