Convicted Kidnapper Matthew Muller Faces New Charges for 2015 Bay Area Crimes

The 'Gone Girl' kidnapper, already serving a 40-year sentence, has been charged with kidnapping for ransom and linked to additional violent crimes across Northern California.

• Matthew Muller, a convicted kidnapper and rapist, has been charged with three counts of kidnapping for ransom in a previously unreported 2015 case in San Ramon, California.
• In the newly revealed case, Muller allegedly held three victims hostage, securing tens of thousands of dollars in ransom before fleeing; the victims did not report the crime due to fear.
• Muller, a former lawyer and Marine veteran, is also facing charges for two 2009 home invasions in Santa Clara County after DNA evidence linked him to the crimes.
• The new charges stem from Muller’s confessions during recent correspondence with law enforcement, where he disclosed details of additional crimes committed in Northern California.
• Authorities and victims, including Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, continue to investigate Muller’s criminal history, suspecting more unsolved cases and advocating for changes in law enforcement practices.

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