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Matthew Kelly

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet landscape of rural Kansas, the life of Matthew Kelly, a 34-year-old White male, came to a violent and tragic end on December 14, 2021. The events leading to his death began to unfold just after midnight when deputies in Cowley County were dispatched to a residence on 302nd Road. A caller had reported a large amount of what appeared to be blood in the front yard and shared information about a possible shooting. This grim discovery would set in motion an investigation that would uncov ...Read More
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  • https://www.kwch.com: 4 arrested after man found dead in bed of truck in Cowley County
  • KSN-TV: Man found dead in truck bed leads to 4 arrests in Cowley County, investigation continues
    • Victim Details

    Matthew Kelly

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Muscotah

    KS

    2021-12-14

    34

    Matthew

    Kelly

    11/07/2025

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