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Matthew Alan Mullaney
Missing Person · Open
MATTHEW ALAN MULLANEY
Matthew Alan Mullaney, a 21-year-old American college student studying abroad at The Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, disappeared on January 31, 2003. He was last seen at approximately 2:30 a.m. leaving a local Irish pub. There have been no confirmed sightings since his disappearance, though he may be traveling throughout Europe.
Florence, Italy
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Case Summary
Matthew Alan Mullaney, a 21-year-old American college student studying abroad at The Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, disappeared on January 31, 2003. He was last seen at approximately 2:30 a.m. leaving a local Irish pub. There have been no confirmed sightings since his disappearance, though he may be traveling throughout Europe.
Timeline of Events
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2003-01-31
02:30Last Sighting
Matthew Alan Mullaney was last seen at approximately 2:30 a.m. on January 31, 2003, outside the door of a local Irish Pub as he was leaving.
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2003-02-01
Reported Missing
Mullaney was reported missing by his roommate in Florence, Italy on February 1, 2003.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Native of Scituate, Massachusetts; born November 5, 1981 in Brockton, Massachusetts
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evidence
Lead #2Large shamrock tattoo with flames on middle of back; surgical scars and pins in left ankle; pierced ears
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clue
Lead #3May be traveling throughout Europe; possible sightings outside Italy
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contact
Lead #4Last known location was Irish Pub in Florence; was studying abroad at The Angel Academy of Art
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:238
Started:January 31, 2003 at 2:30 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026