The person at the center of this case
Matthew Hamilton
Missing Person · Open
6 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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vehicle
Lead #1Where was Matthew Hamilton's kayak recovered and what condition was it in?
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location
Lead #2What was Hamilton's intended destination from Freshwater Bay?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any signs of distress, injury, or foul play associated with the abandoned kayak?
Matthew Hamilton, a 32-year-old male, went missing on July 13, 2020, while kayaking from Freshwater Bay in Port Angeles, Washington—he never arrived at his intended destination and his kayak was found unattended. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or recovery of the victim since that date. Anyone with information about Matthew Hamilton's whereabouts or what may have happened during his kayaking trip is urged to contact the Clallam County Sheriff's Department.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone witness Hamilton's departure or see him on the water that day?
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clue
Lead #5What were the weather and water conditions on July 13, 2020 in the Port Angeles area?
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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
Matthew Hamilton goes missing
Last seen kayaking from Freshwater Bay; did not arrive at destination. Kayak later recovered unattended.
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2020
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2020
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3604172459
You can remain anonymous