Matthew Wakeham, a 41-year-old resident of Sacramento, California, tragically passed away on May 5, 2022. His death was a result of a gunshot wound, and his body was discovered on a houseboat off Garden Highway in Sacramento. The initial investigation began when authorities were alerted to the presence of a body on the houseboat. Upon arrival, they found Matthew Wakeham deceased, leading to a homicide investigation.
The investigation into Matthew Wakeham's death led to significant
developments over the following months. In June 2023, a crucial piece of evidence was discovered when a gun was found in a bush at an eastern Sacramento County home. This discovery was pivotal in connecting two suspects, Jimmy Carnes and Dustin Noyes, to the crime. Both men were subsequently arrested and charged with the homicide of Matthew Wakeham. They were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail and were deemed ineligible for bail. Their court appearances were scheduled for later in the year, with Carnes set to appear in October and Noyes in November.
The case garnered attention due to the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body and the subsequent arrests. The investigation highlighted the efforts of law enforcement to piece together the events leading up to Matthew Wakeham's death and to bring those responsible to justice. The arrests of Carnes and Noyes marked a significant step in the pursuit of justice for Matthew Wakeham and his family, who were left to mourn the loss of a beloved father, son, and friend.
