The person at the center of this case
Mathew Robert Potts
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Mathew Robert Potts
Justice for Mathew Robert Potts — the trail went cold in 2020, 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 vehicle when discovered, and were there any personal belongings or clues inside?
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location
Lead #2Why was Potts in the East Fly Gap Area, and does this location have significance to his routine or activities?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play, struggle, or distress at the vehicle discovery site?
Mathew Robert Potts, a 27-year-old male, disappeared in Franklin County, Arkansas around January 13, 2020, with no contact made to family or friends since that date. His vehicle was discovered abandoned in the East Fly Gap Area approximately one week after his disappearance on January 19, 2020. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities are seeking information from the public to locate him.
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timeline
Lead #4What specific events occurred between January 13 and January 19 that might explain the one-week gap?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP64801. Missing person: Mathew Robert Potts.
Last known contact: 2020-01-13 in Franklin County, Franklin, AR. Circumstances: We are asking for assistance involving the disappearance of Matthew Robert Potts.
On Sunday, January 19, 2020 the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle in the East Fly Gap Area that had been there for approximately one week. The vehicle belongs to Mr.
Potts and he has yet to be located. It appears that Mr.
Potts has had no contact with family or friends. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mr.
Potts, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at (479)667-4127 or Franklin County Dispatch at (479)667-4176. We will update information as it becomes available.
Demographics: 27 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen possibly wearing red or maroon toboggan, blue jacket, grayish brown cargo pants carring a green back pack. Investigating agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 20-00052.
Timeline of Events
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2020-01-13
Last Known Contact
Last known contact with Mathew Robert Potts in Franklin County, Franklin, AR
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2020-01-19
Vehicle Discovery
Franklin County Sheriff's Office notified of Potts' vehicle found in East Fly Gap Area, abandoned for approximately one week
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Case Information
Incident:January 13, 2020
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 13, 2020
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4796674127
You can remain anonymous