Murder of Jonelle Matthews
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Jonelle Matthews was a 12-year-old American girl who disappeared near Greeley, Colorado, on December 20, 1984.[3] Her remains were discovered on July 24, 2019, by construction workers putting in a new pipeline 15 mi (24 km) from her home.[4] Steven Pankey was sentenced to life imprisonment on October 31, 2022, after his arrest and trial for Matthews' murder.[5]
Quick Facts Jonelle Renee Matthews, Born ...
Jonelle Renee Matthews | |
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Born | February 9, 1972[1] |
Disappeared | December 20, 1984 (aged 12) |
Status | Solved |
Died | c. December 20, 1984 |
Cause of death | Gunshot wound to the head |
Body discovered | Along a rural route southeast of Greeley, Colorado |
Resting place | Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Colorado |
Nationality | American |
Education | Franklin Middle School |
Occupation | Student |
Organization(s) | Member of Sunny View Church of the Nazarene and Franklin Middle School Choir |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
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Relatives | Jennifer Mogensen (sister), Terri Vierra-Martinez (biological mother) |
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