Matthew Thomas

Murdered
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Matthew Thomas, a 31-year-old resident of Oakland, was killed on June 21, 2008, in what was part of a broader wave of homicides during that year. Oakland, already grappling with significant levels of violence, recorded a total of 115 homicides in 2008. This was part of a continuing trend of high crime rates in the city, with 2008 seeing a slight increase from previous years. These incidents were reflective of the deep-rooted issues related to gang activity and violence that were prevalent in the ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (2)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Police identify five men slain in weekend Oakland shootings

    •     ...View 1 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Matthew Thomas

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Oakland

    CA

    2008-06-21

    31

    Matthew

    Thomas

    10/14/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if there are any cameras in the area where Matthew was last seen that may have capt... ...Read More
    09/01/2023
    Has there been any updates on whether or not there is DNA evidence in the Matthew case? I'm interest... ...Read More
    08/28/2023
    Does anyone know if there was a candlelight vigil held for Matthew recently? I would like to pay my ... ...Read More
    08/16/2023
    Other Murder Cases from Oakland, California

    Luther Sweet

    Murdered: Mar 04, 2008
    On March 4, 2008, 29-year-old Luther Sweet was shot and killed in Oakland, California. His death occ c ...Read More

    John Anthony Jr. Nicacio

    Murdered: Dec 30, 2016
    John Anthony Nicacio, aged 24, was shot and killed on December 30, 2016, while driving in East Oakla l ...Read More

    Alejandro Aguilera

    Murdered: Jun 01, 2012
    Alejandro Aguilera, an 18-year-old from Oakland, California, was shot and killed on June 1, 2012. Ag A ...Read More

    Sergio Cortes

    Murdered: Aug 16, 2015
    On August 16, 2015, Sergio Cortes, a 15-year-old boy, was tragically shot in Oakland, California. Th T ...Read More

    Dashawn Valentine

    Murdered: May 09, 2010
    Dashawn Valentine, a 19-year-old, was tragically killed in a shooting on May 9, 2010, in Oakland, Ca C ...Read More

    Edwin Bradford

    Murdered: Mar 21, 2009
    On March 21, 2009, a violent incident unfolded in Oakland, California, leading to the death of four r ...Read More

    Lovell Hadnot

    Murdered: Jan 08, 2011
    On January 8, 2011, 15-year-old Lovell Hadnot was fatally shot in the 5800 block of Bancroft Avenue e ...Read More