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William Vega

Case from Worcester, MA dated Mar 15, 2001

Victim Details

William Vega

November 1, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Worcester

MA

2001-03-15

19

elizabeth-matos-worcester-ma

William

Vega

07/01/2026


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Who murdered William Vega and Elizabeth Matos in 2001?
In a move intended to provide a safer environment, William Vega Sr. brought his 19-year-old son, William Vega Jr., to Worcester, Massachusetts, from what he termed the "fast lane life" of New York City in 2000. The hope for a quieter, more secure future for the young Hispanic male was tragically cut short on the night of March 15, 2001. William, along with 16-year-old Elizabeth Matos, was found shot and killed in front of an abandoned auto body shop at 126 Dewey St.

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  • True crime podcast 'Unsolved: Worcester' shines light on cold cases
  • City couple 'targeted' - Worcester Telegram
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