Edgar Matthews

Death by Force
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Edgar “Eddie” L.P. Matthews IV, a 39-year-old resident of Mattapan, Massachusetts, tragically lost his life to gun violence on August 14, 2021. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to parents Edgar and Imani, Eddie spent the majority of his life in Mattapan, where he was deeply embedded in the community. He was a mentor and had a natural affinity for working with children and young people, having been a member of the Boys and Girls Club in Roxbury during his youth. Eddie was also a devout indivi ...Read More
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  • bpdnews.com: Victim Identified in Homicide in the Area of 37 Almont Street in Mattapan — bpdnews.com

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    Victim Details

    Edgar Matthews

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    2021-08-14

    39

    Edgar

    Matthews

    01/04/2025

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    Has anyone else been thinking about the role Eddie played at the Boys and Girls Club in Roxbury? It'... ...Read More
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