
The person at the center of this case
Carol Mattis
Justice for Carol Mattis — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Carol Mattis fail to board his Jamaica flight the day after being seen at his bar?
Were there any witnesses at the bar who saw Carol Mattis that evening or noticed anything unusual?
Has anyone had any communication or contact with Carol Mattis since July 19, 2025?
Carol Mattis, a 70-year-old male, was last seen inside his bar in Newark, New Jersey on the evening of July 19, 2025. He was scheduled to travel to Jamaica the following day but never boarded his flight and has not been heard from since. His sudden disappearance and failure to travel as planned remain unexplained, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts.
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NamUs case MP153546. Missing person: Carol Mattis.
Last known contact: 2025-07-19 in Newark, Essex, NJ. Circumstances: Carol Mattis was last seen inside of his bar on the evening 07/19/2025.
Mr. Mattis was expected to travel to Jamaica on the next day but never made his flight and has not been heard from since.
Demographics: 70 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 130 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: East Orange Police Department | 25-0049614.
Carol Mattis was last seen inside his bar on the evening of July 19, 2025.
Mr. Mattis did not appear for his scheduled flight to Jamaica and has not been heard from since.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.