The person at the center of this case
Carol Mattis
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Carol Mattis
Justice for Carol Mattis — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Carol Mattis not leave his bar that evening if he had an early flight to Jamaica scheduled for the next day?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any customers or staff present at the bar who can account for his activities and demeanor that evening?
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clue
Lead #3What were the circumstances surrounding his planned Jamaica trip—was it business or leisure, and had he made hotel or other arrangements?
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 just before an anticipated trip remains unexplained, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts.
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Lead #4Has his vehicle been located, and were there any signs of distress or unusual activity at his residence or the bar?
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Source Narrative
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.
Timeline of Events
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2025-07-19
eveningLast Seen at Bar
Carol Mattis was last seen inside his bar in Newark on the evening of July 19, 2025.
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2025-07-20
Missed Flight to Jamaica
Mr. Mattis failed to board his scheduled flight to Jamaica, indicating an unexpected change in his plans or circumstances.
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Case Information
Incident:July 19, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 19, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9732665000
You can remain anonymous