The person at the center of this case
Carl Steven Matthews
Missing Person · Open
34 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: Carl Steven Matthews
Justice for Carl Steven Matthews — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the skiff found abandoned on Cat Island Channel? Were there signs of struggle or foul play?
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location
Lead #2What conditions existed at Brady's Fish Camp and Cat Island Channel on October 5, 1991?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Matthews' departure or activities that day?
Carl Steven Matthews, a 36-year-old male, went missing on October 5, 1991, in Gulfport, Mississippi, after reportedly heading to Brady's Fish Camp near Cat Island Channel. His skiff was discovered abandoned on Cat Island Channel by a shrimper on November 5, 1991, suggesting a possible drowning incident. Despite the discovery of his vessel, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his remains have never been located.
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clue
Lead #4Has any physical evidence or remains ever been recovered from the water or surrounding areas?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP91273. Missing person: Carl Steven Matthews.
Last known contact: 1991-10-05 in Gulfport, Harrison, MS. Circumstances: MP is believed to have drowned at Brady's Fish Camp in heading to Cat Island Channel.
His skiff was later found on Cat Island Channel by a shrimper on November 5th, 1991. Demographics: 36-37 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 135 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Harrison County Sheriff's Office | 1991-53276.
Timeline of Events
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1991-10-05
Last Known Contact
Carl Steven Matthews last known contact in Gulfport, heading to Brady's Fish Camp near Cat Island Channel.
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1991-11-05
Skiff Discovery
Matthews' skiff was found on Cat Island Channel by a shrimper, approximately one month after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1991
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1991
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2288963000
You can remain anonymous