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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

Created

May 24, 2016

Case Added

Dec 15, 2023

First Name

Matthew

Last Name

Darnell

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

67 inches

Height To

69 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Weight To

170 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 1, 2015

City

Santa Rosa

State

California

County

Sonoma County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

24851

Agency Name

Sonoma County Sheriff's Department

Agency City

Santa Rosa

Agency State

California

Agency County

Sonoma County

Agency Zip Code

95403

Agency Address

2796 Ventura Avenue, California

Agency Phone

7075652569

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.sonomasheriff.org/

Agency Case #

S0150001407

Primary Agency

Sonoma County Sheriff's Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 3, 2026

Area Last Seen:

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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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

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

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 Darnell Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (5)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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