Missing Man's Car Is Found Stuck on a Mountain | Matthew Weaver Jr. Case Analysis

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I feel sad for this guy. He needed help. Thank you for covering this case.

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[@helpyourcattodrive]

I was on a night hike up in the sm mountains and was scared and afraid we’d get robbed. My friend said, “don’t worry about it, the robbers are all down in the city. They don’t really come up here.” But truly you never know …

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Yeah they don’t. Too much work for them, as well as slim chances that they would find a person to rob.

[@sc3ku]

I’d be way more afraid an animal predator would rob me of my life on a night hike in the mountains. or a cliff

[@danreyes736]

@@sc3ku yes, much higher probability.

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I wouldn’t go up there alone in the daytime, let alone night! There’s crazy everywhere in LA (says woman from LA).

[@andreasrau2161]

Good morning, Dr. Grande! That pink shirt suits your coloring. Drugs, alcohol and partying never ends well. Combined with pre-existing mental problems, it was a recipe for disaster. His disappearance was probably the result of confusion after a long night of partying, got his car stuck in the mountains, hiked away from the vehicle, got lost, got injured and died. As for his father's behavior after the fact suggests that the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Thanks for sharing.

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But why has his body never been found? Are there bears, wild cats up in those mountains that may have eaten him?

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Love your pink shirt tonight . Very sad story of Matthew. Substance abuse is a hateful thing. It destroys lives of people that are actually good people. They get weak and everything starts going down. 😢

[@bthomson]

Or in Matthew's case " going up."

[@wildflower868]

Was surprised to see this. Matthew is from my town. It's so sad. I hope his family gets answers someday.

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Sounds like screaming for help could have been him and a mountain lion.

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I did not see the father's episode coming! That was a surprise, I had to replay it!

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He's lucky the cops didn't shoot him.

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There are hiker gangs

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Hi Dr Grande. It seems he got lost after partying too much. He could've also faked his death to avoid having to take resposibility in his life. Just saying, I hope you're all having a fantastic evening, peace, love, Janine Smiley🙂😀😍🤩😎✌👍🆒️💯❕❗🏡🚗🚘

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I used to walk in those mountains, this case has haunted me for years.

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“I wouldn’t say I’ve been “missing” work Bob.”

[@cascadianrangers728]

That's really sad. Matthew seemed like a cool guy, he had a nice car, a loving father, a job. He could have gotten over his addiction, it's possible, his life seems better than mine in many ways.

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[@ook428]

Your comment about substance abuse being pervasive and life-threatening enemy that has no mercy and never tires, is the best way of describing addiction. It is something I have to remind myself every day. I am so sorry for this young mans family. I hope they get peace someday.

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I always find these cases so sad ..

[@ETtheOG]

I can actually give some insight to this story, not because i knew Matthew or anyone related to him, but because i live and have lived in this part of California most of my life. Its sad to say, but the fate of Matthew is most certainly either him committing suicide or dying from exposure; personally, i believe its the latter. I am also around Matthews age, not to mention having also had a history of drug abuse and depression. The area that became a dirt road is not unfamiliar to me, i had a friends that loved to get high and go down that unpaved road due to the scenery; was pretty fun ill admit (as long as i didnt have to drive... yea fuck driving on that road without 4 wheel drive). My guess is that Matt was in an extremely depressed state for whatver reason, so much so that he numbed out his rational and problem solving part of his brain and just kept saying "fuck it" over and over. He probably knew the road would eventually lead to an exit that he could take to easily get back home, but for whatever reason he went at night "BIG" mistake, its hard enough to navigate with light, but w/o it its a death wish. Feeling like he was spiralling out of control, I could see him gravitate toward the idea of dying on that mountainside or hill and end up fading from existence like in Gone With the Wild. So I am not 100% certain but id say im like 99.999% sure he wanted to go on a random/thrilling adventure where he could lose himself.

[@ETtheOG]

@Drtoddgrande404 goddam fucking bots i swear to god

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

I agree. Topanga Canyon is still pretty remote and not likely to be a hang out for gangs. Are you familiar with Chatsworth Park? If so, are the trails up through the rocks still accessible? My friends and I hung around up there in the late 60s-early 70s. Last time I was by there (on my way to Simi) was 2009 and access to the rocks was closed off.

[@ETtheOG]

@grumpyoldlady_rants can't say I would know since I haven't visited since like 2016, although I do have family that live in Topanga Canyon. And Chatsworth rings a bell but since I never did the driving its hard for me to remeber tbh, my friend TK would probably know though. And theres no gang activity because it's a canyon-like environment, as in cliffs, creeks, uneven ground, lots of boulders, and lots of wildlife, which isn't exactly ideal for gangs that rely on pushing drugs and guns for funds. Although there are plenty of Neil Young loving hippies living off the land there, which the could be violent I suppose but not typically. The 60s and 70s were probably the eras that's area was the most active, from what I hear, I wouldn't know cause I wasnt even born then.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

@@ETtheOG - Chatsworth Park is on Topanga Canyon Blvd but to the north of, say, Ventura Blvd. My dad moved us away in 1970 and I know the valley ha changed drastically in the intervening years. My favorite drive when I lived there was Topanga Canyon. I liked to stop at the health food store there. I used to hitchhike all over that area - not knowing that Manson and his “family” lived out that way. I would have been easy prey if they had picked me up. I was a unhappy, rebellious teen with a bad home life.

[@ETtheOG]

@@grumpyoldlady_rants My 2nd Cousin had a house right off Topanga Canyon rd, right in the thick of the super hilly area, and I will always remember how steep the hill to get to his house was! And I actually know where that north entrance is but funny enough my family would always take the south entrance, from PCH where Malibu is. And I actually think his house wasn't too far from where the Manson house was, in fact I know Neil Young had a house really close to that house too (a bunch of musicians conglomerated to that particular area), and I think I heard that spot was one of the Manson cults spots where they would party it up. I am sure there are plenty of hippies still in that area, you def still see some of the homeless hippies trecking that area with their backpacks. When you were there, I am sure there were plenty of drugs in the area, in fact, I bet that's why some people moved there. My friend even told me that some of the dudes in that area only knew about heroin and LSD and didn't even know what weed is. Either way, Topanga Canyon is a weird part of LA county, its a beautiful area but has some really strange history, and isn't all that easy to live there if the weather gets bad.

[@cleopatra444]

In most cases is the mom who s mentioned and the primary emotional support , this time was the dad and no mention of the mom , sad story all around , rip dude 🙏🏻

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[@Bebecat477]

I feel sorry for this young man. He seemed surrounded by oblivious people. Thanks doc.

[@mikeswanson6145]

He was the oblivious person. Too many people thinking that life ain't nothing but a party

[@Bebecat477]

@@mikeswanson6145 that too

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I've been known to go missing for great lengths of time at Target and my car is found in the parking lot

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It’s a sad story. Checking himself in a rehab, getting a Psychiatrist and a councilor and learning some DBT would have made him feel much better.

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​@NHMO OYTIS your reply really reeks a rot in your reasoning.

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[@lf9341]

So sad. Poor guy and distraught dad.

[@holidaytrout5174]

I could see why someone ending their own life would want to do it in the mountains. They're serene and you may not be found.

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great analysis as always. I live in Columbia SC and there's a missing person case from 1992 that I believe you'd find interesting. Her name was Dail Dinwiddie.

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I'm starting the first "hiker" gang!

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The Sketchers crowd!

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[@lashamartashvili]

Hi, doctor! I think you should analyse Matthew's father's case as well, because the tragic person junior was, the more tragic senior is, besides, he really needs help, while nothing can be done for his son already. BTW I remembered a hiker gang from Deliverance.

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As soon as I saw that "Game Over" picture, I felt that he ended his own life. That was a pretty clear message.

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A tragedy . Existence is fragile , I believe .

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I agree. It’s also surprisingly tenacious at times. I have thought about that before.

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I get so sick of hearing they ran off to start a new life. That's always a theory and it's never believable. This isn't the 1950s people can't just leave and get a new identity. They need to stop even considering it. Cameras are everywhere these days. Photo recognition is used constantly. He probably killed himself and if not he died from exposure.

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Agree. It could be done by a very small subset- someone who had preplanned, acquired documents, money, and had the required emotional flexibility and life skills, but it wouldn't be a spur of the moment decision. But as they say, wherever you go, there you are.

[@vicvega3614]

Coyotes got his body

[@MusgraveRitual]

Exactly what I was thinking while watching this - this guy is on a mountain, all alone on restricted dirt road in the middle of the night, and STILL there was a freaking camera taking a picture of his car. Madness.

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@@vicvega3614 The actual animals or illegal border guides? 🤔

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@@leannemo7382 both

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Dr. Grande, I appreciate you and your videos. Your low-key jokes are hilarious considering how hard it is to accept the unjust cases you discuss. Thank you for videos and for covering this specific case. I do think about Matthew Weaver, Jr. just because I know this area very well. Thanks again - Best - brand new subscriber. M

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Poor Matthew I have a lot of sympathy for him. Such a sad case 😞

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Dr. Grande - It's troubling just how many cases, like this one, keep popping up. Young men, especially, in late teens to late 20s disappear, leaving behind their cars, cellphones, laptops, clothes, etc. They are never located nor heard from again. I'd love to hear your take on this disturbing pattern. 👍💜🌵

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I’m pretty sure they end up having manic episodes. Taking all your clothes off is a symptom of it

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Maybe he wasn't found because wild hogs or other animals ate his remains.

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Coyotes, thats why his shirt was all ripped

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I wonder if he had Google maps lead him to his doom

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I just had a thought, bc of poor spelling by a WW2 Vet there is a preponderance of Hiker gang movies in the 60's and 70's, culminating in Roger Corman's " Hiker Gang From Hell ".

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Thanks!

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Have you covered the disappearance of Dane Elkins? I feel like your point of view when it comes to that case would be interesting. I hope Dane is found.

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I was driving up there with a couple who were looking for property to buy. There are lots up there that are somewhat affordable with ocean views way the heck up there just like that picture shows and he was driving really too fast and I asked him to slow down, and then I felt like I was kind of a wimp, but then the next day I watched the news and another such vehicle had fallen off And they didn’t find it for a while and the people in it were dead. It took them a while to find it at that time. Another accident in another valley around here going up the two north of Lacanada into the desert. Some kids drove off the road in a car. They could not find them at all. A guy found them with a drone.

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I've ridden all those roads in the Santa Monica mountains many times on my bike! The story is definitely more engaging when the spots are so familiar.

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"A pervasive and life-destroying enemy that [is full of malice] and never tires" = Dept of Defense

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I love your actual opinions at the end, so I skip all the theories. I don't want to hear them, only facts and strong opinions that are based on past cases, most likely to have occured. This was an interesting case!

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Thank you . :)

[@helpyourcattodrive]

I know all the cities and towns you’ve named here. Hm. Game over? Not a good sign.

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"Hiker Gangs". priceless!

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I would've like to hear more about the supposed head injury that his friends witnessed. AoltSad, sad story... He seems- from Grande's narrative here- a ki d hearted, loving, c

[@StormyAfterDark]

Bad actors LOL!! Hiker gangs lol. I wonder if he took a fall, or got hurt by wildlife. He did sound severely depressed though, and with a gun, and drugs, that is a real bad combo.

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Where was his mum?

[@theresehopkins1581]

The poor dad... missed his son's call... his guilt must have been incredible thinking what if he had answered the call, could he have saved his son... sometimes people just snap... especially from grief...

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That's the worst pain ever. Poor Dad!

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OMG my GPS brought me up there possibly to that overlook it’s really high it’s like at the highest point in the Santa Monica mountains like what the hell. And then I drove back down the mountain about 15 miles an hour and I don’t care if I was annoying the people behind me because I can’t handle it. It’s a narrow two la e road going down with steep cliffs right next to the road I know the area well that’s where the Kardashians live Calabasas, by the way. Thank you for an interesting video

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Wow! What a curve ball with the father! Damn 😮🤯 “Hiker gangs” classic Dr. Grande 😎

[@8tj08czwvi]

The car getting stuck could have been the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. In a good state of being that would try a person's soul but for a sadly depressed person it can be enough to cause them to end their troubles by ending their life. Poor sad and alone young man, I hope he's at peace.

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🤣😂Hiker Gangs! The Hells Geocaching Angles! The Black Spelunking Panthers! Your So Freaking Funny!! Dr G, and so Smart!

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Who's Aston Kutcher? 8:07

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Scary.

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Accessing a dirt road with a rear-wheel drive is looking for trouble.

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Vinny Gambini told you that???

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