Wilfred Matthews III, age 60, was killed on September 9, 2013, in San Francisco, California. Matthews was found deceased in an incident that remains under investigation by the San Francisco Police Department. The case has not yet been solved and is currently listed as a cold case by the police, which means it is on hold due to a lack of promising evidence or witnesses. The authorities have emphasized that homicide cases, even cold ones, have no statute of limitations, and they are always open to new information that could help solve them.
The San Francisco Mayor's Office has offered substantial rewards for information leading to arrests and prosecutions in many such cases, ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Matthews' homicide is one of those cases for which police have urged anyone with information to come forward, either directly to the homicide detail or anonymously via their tip lines. This tragic event highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to seek justice for unsolved homicides in San Francisco, despite the challenges associated with gathering reliable evidence and witness cooperation in older cases.
The memorial for Wilfred Matthews III can be found at St. Mary's Cemetery in Oakland, where friends and family continue to pay their respects, remembering his life amidst the hope for answers to his unsolved death.
