Magic Valley ID Resident New To Area Reported Missing Jan 30

A woman who recently moved to southern Idaho has been reported missing. Have you seen Laura Matthews?

The Twin Falls Police Department shared details on Friday (January 30) on its Meta website regarding an adult female who has been reported missing by loved ones. Matthew's age was not listed in the department release, but she is 5'1" and weighs approximately 170 pounds with red hair and blue eyes, according to the TFPD post.

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A Magic Vallley Woman Has Been Reported Missing By The Twin Falls Police Department

Matthews was reportedly last seen in the north/west section of Twin Falls, according to the TFPD. If you have any information that can help locate Laura Matthews or know of her current whereabouts, please contact the Twin Falls Police Department at 208-735-4357.

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Matthews is at least the second woman to have gone missing from southern Idaho in the last year. On February 1, 2025, Marianne Heuser was reported missing by family. Reports in the media have suggested that Heuser might be in the Salt Lake City area, but to date, there have been no credible sightings.

Heuser disappeared from the Chubbuck area, about 110 miles east of Twin Falls, one year ago, almost to the date. If you have information regarding the case of Marianne Heuser, please contact the Chubbuck Police Department at 208-237-7172.

Please contact the authorities immediately if you see either woman. Tipsters can remain anonymous.