Nathan Matthias was 20 years old when he was murdered. He was found outside a store in San Bernardino County, California, more than three decades ago, and the person responsible for his death has yet to be brought to justice.
There are a few details available in Matthias’ case, but what has been reported is that on Dec. 7, 1987, he went to the Top Hat Liquor Store located in the 1900 block of West Highland in San Bernardino.
While standing in front of the store, he was shot and killed, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
A description of the suspect is unknown.
On the morning of Dec. 14, 1987, Matthias’ relatives held his visitation at Palm Chapel in Fontana.
He was then buried at Riverside National Cemetery.
Anyone with information regarding the unsolved murder of Nathan Matthias is encouraged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Unit at (909) 387-3589 or WE TIP at 1-800-78-CRIME.