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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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition and location of the recovered kayak, and could it provide clues about what happened?
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timeline
Lead #2What was Hamilton's intended destination, and how far was it from Freshwater Bay?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any signs of distress, injury, or struggle associated with the kayak or the bay area?
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. His kayak was discovered unattended, but Hamilton has not been located despite search efforts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened during his kayaking trip.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Hamilton or his kayak on the water or in the area on July 13, 2020?
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clue
Lead #5What were the weather and water conditions on the day of his disappearance?
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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 Missing
Last known contact on July 13, 2020, while kayaking from Freshwater Bay in Port Angeles. Hamilton did not arrive at his destination.
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2020-07-13
Kayak Recovered
Hamilton's kayak was later recovered unattended, but the missing person has not been located.
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2020
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2020
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3604172459
You can remain anonymous