Frank Matthews: The Kingpin Who Built an Empire and Vanished Without a Trace

Frank Matthews was one of the most powerful drug kingpins in American history, controlling a multimillion-dollar heroin empire across 21 states. Unlike his rivals, he cut out the Mafia, built direct international drug connections, and amassed millions in cash. But in 1973, after being arrested, he posted bail and disappeared—taking $15–20 million with him. Decades later, his fate remains a mystery, making him one of the greatest fugitives in U.S. history.