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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evidence
Lead #1What was the condition of the recovered kayak and were there any signs of struggle or distress?
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timeline
Lead #2What was Matthew's intended destination and how far was it from Freshwater Bay?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Matthew's departure from Freshwater Bay or sightings along his planned route?
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 sighting or recovery since that date. Anyone with information about Matthew's whereabouts or the events surrounding his kayaking trip is urged to contact the Clallam County Sheriff's Department.
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clue
Lead #4What were the water conditions and weather on July 13, 2020, and could they have contributed to the incident?
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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 known contact on July 13, 2020, while kayaking from Freshwater Bay in Port Angeles. Did not arrive at intended destination.
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2020-07-13
Kayak recovered
Matthew's kayak was later found unattended, but Matthew was not located.
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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