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Wonda Matthews

Death by Force
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Wonda Matthews, a 27-year-old woman from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost her life on December 27, 1993. Her death was part of a series of violent incidents carried out by Desmond Domnique Jennings, a serial killer who was later executed for his crimes. On that fateful day, Jennings and his accomplice, John Freeman, broke into a house in Fort Worth. Inside, they encountered Sylvester Walton, 44, and Wonda Matthews. When Walton asked what they wanted, Jennings shot him in the face, killing him ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Wonda Matthews

    Female

    Fort-worth

    TX

    1993-12-27

    27

    Wonda

    Matthews

    11/17/2025

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