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Matthew Bishop

Case from Rutland, VT dated Feb 18, 1985

Victim Details

Matthew Bishop

Male

White / Caucasian

Rutland

VT

1985-02-18

5

Matthew

Bishop

07/08/2026

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In the winter of 1985, a terrible event unfolded in Rutland, Vermont, forever changing the lives of one family. The story revolves around Matthew Bishop, a 5-year-old boy. On February 18, 1985, Matthew, his 7-year-old sister Dawn, and his 31-year-old mother, June Bishop, were found dead in their beds. The person responsible for this act was the children's father and June's husband, 31-year-old Donald Alan Bishop.

Donald, who was reportedly upset about his separation from his wife and chil ...
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  • Matthew Alan Bishop (1979-1985) - Find a Grave...
  • Matthew Bishop, age 5 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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