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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 41 MIN

***LIVE*** MATTHEWS ARMY -THE FIGHT FOR ANSWERS

from Locating the Lost · host Travis hartford

On a cold March afternoon in 2023, 29-year-old Matthew McDonald was reportedly dropped off at the Howe Cemetery in Coal Center, PA. According to his girlfriend—the last person to see him—Matthew exited the car after an argument about a phone, and when she returned just ten minutes later, he had vanished into thin air. He left behind his own phone, his belongings, and a family that has been fighting for answers ever since.In this episode of Locating the Lost, we sit down with Matthew’s sister, Samantha, who has become a relentless advocate for her brother. She takes us through the confusing timeline of that day, the critical footage from a nearby church, and the agonizing roadblocks the family has faced while dealing with local law enforcement.In this interview, we discuss:The Person Behind the Headlines: Who Matthew is as a son, a father, and a brother.The Timeline: What happened in the final hours before Matthew was seen at the cemetery.Red Flags: The suspicious details regarding his phone being passed between multiple people after his disappearance.The Fight for Justice: Why the family believes someone in the California Borough area knows the truth.Matthew McDonald's Description:Height/Weight: 6'1", approx. 195 lbs.Distinguishing Marks: Multiple tattoos, including "Praying Hands" with a rosary and "SHAWN" on his right forearm, and "420" on his left forearm.Last Seen Wearing: A black Mossy Oak hoodie with camouflage lettering, a black/blue hat, black-rimmed glasses, and brown work boots.Have Information?If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact the California Borough Police Department at (724) 938-3233 or the PA State Police Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-4PA-TIPS.FOLLOW US: linktr.ee/locatingthelost#MatthewMcDonald#WhereIsMatthew#FindMatthewMcDonald#JusticeForMatthew#PinkForMatthew#SamStillSearching#LocatingTheLost#TrueCrimeCommunity#TrueCrimePodcast#MissingPersonAwareness#UnsolvedMysteries#ColdCase#BringThemHome

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