Identified! CA - Covina, WhtMale UP4156, 11-20, hit by car on I-10, Aug'86 - Matthew Wolf

[Bit of hope]

I'm sorry for the family and friends that they didn't know what happened to Matthew for so long. Wishing you all the best and hope you will find peace of mind in the near future.

 

[auntie_soshul]

I am part of the family. He was identified because of my aunt's (who was the commenter) contact with a detective.

I am glad he was finally identified. I have a son around the age that they thought he might be when he was found and I always hoped that the young man might someday be identified.

 

[FireOwl9]

Rest in Peace Matthew Wolf

 

[TmmEye]

According to sources, his age at the time wasn't released. I used the BMI at the time to see what age he'd probably be. This showed he'd be around 15-16.

 

[rosesfromangels]

Yes, but we aren't sharing them at this time. The family is still trying to process everything .

From this post we are informed the family is asking for some space and privacy as they process this stunning development.

I am sending them condolences, but also the hope that they will come together to honor the life of this young man gone too soon. Perhaps a donation to a disadvantaged school that could use some new athletic gear? I see from his picture that this young man played ball - what a nice tribute it would be to give children some new ball caps, or gear. Maybe through the local PAL? (Police activity league). God Bless this family, and now Matthew may RIP.

 

[TmmEye]

I'd love to start a charity in his honor. Poor child was hit by a car

 

[TmmEye]

Was this a hit and run?

 

[TmmEye]

Anyways, the photo of Matthew was flipped. The "N" on the hat was backwards, flipping it makes it correct.

 

[TmmEye]

This is the flipped photo.

 

[madamx]

wow.. may his spirit have light and his family have closure, my heart goes out to them.. This is another case resolved and the month of January is not over.. amazing.. How many cases already in just this month?

 

[Jake479]

I honestly didn't think this case or Jimmy Reymer's case would be solved because of the lack of DNA. I'm glad I was wrong on both cases. RIP Matthew Alan Wolf

 

[Smile3310]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. We have not been able to get much more information just yet. The time period Matthew was killed has made things harder to find. The only information we received was that it was a hit and run. He was a reported runaway, even was on milk cartons. Library sources have told us that in that time period authorities were not required and hardly ever reported John Does, even in the newspaper. We don't know how this went unsolved for so long. The family assumed he ran away and didn't want to be found after several years had passed. It is a lot to wrap our heads around. Again, thank you for all the kind words.

 

[TmmEye]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. We have not been able to get much more information just yet. The time period Matthew was killed has made things harder to find. The only information we received was that it was a hit and run. He was a reported runaway, even was on milk cartons. Library sources have told us that in that time period authorities were not required and hardly ever reported John Does, even in the newspaper. We don't know how this went unsolved for so long. The family assumed he ran away and didn't want to be found after several years had passed. It is a lot to wrap our heads around. Again, thank you for all the kind words.

My condolences to your family . Is it possible the driver didn’t even notice hitting Matthew?

 

[Smile3310]

My condolences to your family . Is it possible the driver didn’t even notice hitting Matthew?

I have a hard time believing someone wouldn't notice. My aunt saw his photo after death that they had on record still and he had to of been hit straight on.

 

[TmmEye]

Well this isn’t good. I, sadly doubt the driver will ever be found.

 

[TmmEye]

Based on California Speed Laws, and simple mathematics I concluded the car may have been slow paced.

 

[bednarluck1]

Identified as Matthew Wolf

 

[subaw0067]

Identified as Matthew Wolf

Yes this was announced quite a while ago

 

[victoriarobinson642]

According to sources, his age at the time wasn't released. I used the BMI at the time to see what age he'd probably be. This showed he'd be around 15-16.

Ancestry suggests he was 16, almost 17.