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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.
On that Thursday eveni ...Read More
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.
On that Thursday eveni ...Read More
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William Vega
November 1, 2022
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Worcester
MA
2001-03-15
19
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11/07/2025
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