The person at the center of this case
Carl Steven Matthews
Missing Person · Open
35 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 on Cat Island Channel but no body recovered after more than 30 years?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses at Brady's Fish Camp on October 5, 1991 who saw Carl leave or observed his skiff?
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location
Lead #3What were the water conditions and currents in Cat Island Channel on October 5, 1991 that might explain the circumstances?
Carl Steven Matthews, a 36-year-old man, went missing on October 5, 1991, after leaving Brady's Fish Camp in Gulfport, Mississippi, believed to have drowned while heading to Cat Island Channel. His skiff was discovered abandoned on Cat Island Channel by a shrimper on November 5, 1991, but his body has never been recovered. The case remains open, and investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances of his disappearance and any potential witnesses to his final hours.
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clue
Lead #4Has any physical evidence or remains ever been discovered related to this case since the skiff was found?
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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
Carl Steven Matthews goes missing
Last known contact on October 5, 1991 in Gulfport, MS. Believed to have drowned at Brady's Fish Camp while heading to Cat Island Channel.
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1991-11-05
Skiff discovered
Carl's 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:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1991
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2288963000
You can remain anonymous