James Darren Mathis
Physical Description
Height: 5 feet 11 inches
Weight: Approximately 145 pounds
Hair Color: Graying hair
Eye Color: Green
Race/Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Tattoos:
Letter "D" on his right chest
One tattoo on each arm
Two tattoos on his back (one higher and one lower)
Clothing Last Seen Wearing:
Black pajama pants
White shirt
Possibly a blue jacket
James Darren Mathis was last seen on the evening of December 12, 2013, at his residence in Huntington, West Virginia. His wife reported that they went to bed around 9:00 p.m., but when she awoke at approximately 1:30 a.m., he was no longer in the house. His personal belongings, including his wallet and cellphone, were left behind.
Shortly after, at 2:14 a.m. on December 13, Cabell County 911 received a call about an abandoned vehicle on the 31st Street Bridge. Officers arrived to find James's car unoccupied, with no sign of him nearby.
Search efforts were initiated, including assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard and the West Virginia National Guard, who conducted aerial searches. Despite these efforts, no trace of James has been found.
James was known to be a happy and thoughtful individual, with no known mental health issues. His sudden disappearance has left his family and community searching for answers.
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of James Darren Mathis, please contact the Huntington Police Department at (304) 696-4444.
James is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP23154.
Even after all these years, James’s story matters. Any new information, no matter how small, could help bring long-awaited answers.