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Matthew Fagan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cato Creek hiking area, Oklahoma on Jun 21, 2016

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On June 21, 2016, 23-year-old Matthew Scott Fagan was reported missing from the Cato Creek hiking area near the southwestern end of Lake Tenkiller in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. He had been hiking with three other men on the Buzzard's Roost Nature Trail when he reportedly complained of his ankle hurting and decided to turn back. When his companions returned to their vehicle, Fagan was nowhere to be found. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, camouflage pants, and black boots. Initial searc ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 21, 2016

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    Victim Details

    Jun 28, 2016

    Jan 12, 2024

    Matthew

    Fagan

    31

    23

    68 inches

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jun 21, 2016

    Cato Creek hiking area

    Oklahoma

    Sequoyah County

    5970

    Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office

    Sallisaw

    Oklahoma

    Sequoyah County

    74955

    Charles House

    Chief Deputy

    119 South Oak Street, Oklahoma

    9187759155

    County

    Law Enforcement

    16-01072

    2016-06-22

    Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    Yes

    06/24/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else looked into the weather conditions on the day Matthew Fagan went missing? June 21, 2... ...Read More
    01/17/2024
    Hey everyone, just stumbled upon something odd about Matthew Fagan's case while going through old ma... ...Read More
    01/04/2023

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