The person at the center of this case
Matthew Hamilton
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Matthew Hamilton
Justice for Matthew Hamilton — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the condition of the recovered kayak and were there any signs of struggle or damage?
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location
Lead #2Where exactly was the kayak found and how far from Freshwater Bay?
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timeline
Lead #3What was Hamilton's intended destination and how long was the planned kayaking trip?
Matthew Hamilton, a 32-year-old male, went missing on July 13, 2020, after departing Freshwater Bay in Port Angeles, Washington for a kayaking trip and never arriving at his destination. His kayak was later found unattended, raising serious concerns about his safety on the water. The circumstances remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened during his journey.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any weather conditions or water hazards on July 13, 2020 that could have affected the kayaking journey?
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witness
Lead #5Did anyone observe Hamilton departing Freshwater Bay or see him on the water that day?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP157322. Missing person: Matthew Hamilton.
Last known contact: 2020-07-13 in Port Angeles, Clallam, WA. Circumstances: Last seen kayaking from Freshwater Bay and did not arrive to his destination.
Kayak was later recovered unattended. Demographics: 32 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black & white jacket, blue jeans, boots..
Investigating agency: Clallam County Sheriff's Department | 20-13986 | 2020-07-13.
Timeline of Events
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2020-07-13
Last Known Contact
Matthew Hamilton last seen kayaking from Freshwater Bay, Port Angeles, Washington. Did not arrive at his intended destination.
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2020-07-13
Kayak Recovery
Matthew Hamilton's kayak was later recovered unattended, indicating a potential water emergency or accident.
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3604172459
You can remain anonymous