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Rebecca Rawson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Rebecca Rawson, a 64-year-old white woman, tragically lost her life on January 10, 2017, in Parrish, Florida. The incident occurred when Rebecca, along with her daughter Kathryn Rawson and brother-in-law Rodney Rawson, was searching for a missing dog. They arrived at the home of Eugene Matthews, an 83-year-old man, who opened fire upon their arrival. Rebecca was sitting in a car parked outside Matthews' house when the bullets struck her. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced d ...Read More
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  • Sarasota Herald: Manatee man, 83, is charged in fatal shooting
  • BBC News: Florida householder fatally shoots woman searching for dog - BBC News
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    Victim Details

    Rebecca Rawson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Parrish

    FL

    2017-01-10

    65

    Rebecca

    Rawson

    11/19/2025

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