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Matthew David Watson

Case from Monroe, NC dated Aug 17, 2016

Victim Details

Matthew David Watson

Male

Monroe

NC

2016-08-17

26

Matthew

David Watson

07/12/2026

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Matthew David Watson, a 26-year-old male from Monroe, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on August 17, 2016. Matthew, who was a talented self-taught artist and a self-employed handyman, was known for his love of drawing and making rap music. He was the son of Herbert Watson Jr. and Betsy Gosa, and was preceded in death by his grandparents Barbara Gosa, James Gosa, and Herbert Watson Sr.

On the evening of August 17, 2016, Matthew Watson was involved in a fatal shooting incident at a ...
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role Matthew’s art played in his life. It’s truly saddening... ...Read More
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