The Missing
Matthew Adam Etheridge
Ingham County, Michigan

🚨🔎 STILL MISSING: What Happened to Matthew Adam Etheridge? 🔎🚨
Matthew Adam Etheridge, known to those close to him as Adam, was 34 years old when he disappeared from Lansing, Michigan, on February 23, 2017. More than nine years later, his whereabouts remain unknown.
Adam was last seen in the 700 block of Pruden Street in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. According to NamUs, he was last seen by his child’s mother, with whom he shared a common-law relationship. Investigators also noted that his last known purchase was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on February 22, 2017, just one day before he vanished.
Very few details have been made public about the circumstances surrounding Adam’s disappearance. He has been reported to have post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health challenges, raising additional concerns about his well-being.
Adam is more than a missing-person report. He is a father and a loved one whose absence continues to affect those who care about him. Someone may remember seeing him or have information that could help investigators piece together his final known movements.
📌 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
• Missing from: Lansing, Michigan
• Date last seen: February 23, 2017
• Age at disappearance: 34
• Current age: 44
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: Approximately 190–200 lbs
• Hair: Short, brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Facial hair: Scruffy beard
• Race: White
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
Adam has several tattoos that may help identify him:
• An alligator on his upper left chest.
• A mermaid on a surfboard with a shark on his left arm.
• A skull and crossbones on his left shin.
• A large back tattoo featuring a skull, clouds, an eye, a heart, and the word “Dad.”
• The phrase “Never Be the Same” on his stomach.
• The words “Dirty South” on his chest.
He is also missing a front tooth.
CLOTHING LAST SEEN WEARING:
A hooded sweatshirt, pants, and white Adidas sneakers.
💔 SOMEONE MAY KNOW SOMETHING.
If you remember seeing Adam around Lansing or Grand Rapids in February 2017, or have information that could assist investigators, please come forward. Even a small detail could make a difference.
📞 Lansing Police Department: 517-483-4600
NamUs Case Number: MP38053
🕊️ Adam is still missing. He has not been forgotten.
Sources:
Missing Person Case
Missing: Matthew Etheridge | Lansing, MI | Uncovered
Matthew Adam Etheridge – The Charley Project
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