The person at the center of this case
Anibal Rodriguez Matias
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Anibal Rodriguez Matias
Justice for Anibal Rodriguez Matias — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition of the abandoned boat and were there signs of struggle or emergency?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any personal belongings or fishing equipment left aboard that could indicate what happened?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the exact time of departure and when was the boat discovered—how much time elapsed?
Anibal Rodriguez Matias, a 57-year-old fisherman, departed Mayagüez Bay in Puerto Rico on December 20, 2005, in a white and blue boat but never returned. His vessel was discovered abandoned with no sign of the missing person. The circumstances of his disappearance—whether accidental, medical emergency, or foul play—remain unknown after nearly two decades.
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location
Lead #4Were there currents, weather conditions, or hazards in Mayagüez Bay on that date that could explain the disappearance?
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witness
Lead #5Did any other fishermen or harbor workers witness his departure or see the boat adrift?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP159168. Missing person: Anibal Rodriguez Matias.
Last known contact: 2005-12-20 in Mayagüez, All, PR. Circumstances: Anibal Rodriguez Matias set out to fish from Mayagüez Bay in a white and blue boat.
The vessel was located, but there was no trace of the missing person. SALIO DE PEZCA DESDE LA BAHIA DE MAYAGUEZ EN UNA EMBARCACION COLOR BLANCA Y AZUL.
LA MISMA FUE LOCALIZADA SIN HABER RASTROS DEL DESAPARECIDO Demographics: 57 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 145 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Puerto Rico Police Bureau - Mayaguez | 2004-05-150-17734 | 2005-12-20.
Timeline of Events
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2005-12-20
Anibal Rodriguez Matias departs for fishing
Left Mayagüez Bay in white and blue boat; never returned
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2005-12-20
Vessel located
White and blue boat found abandoned with no trace of the missing person
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 2005
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 2005
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7878329696
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