Heather Sue Matherly murdered or death by force in Danville, Virginia.

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Heather Sue Matherly, a 30-year-old resident of Danville, Virginia, tragically passed away on September 23, 2018. Born on May 18, 1988, Heather was a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Sovah Health - Danville and an active member of Dan River Church. She was deeply cherished by her family, including her parents, Penny Wilson Matherly and Fred Matherly Jr., her three children, Conner Matherly, Nathan Bernard, and Savannah Bernard, as well as her siblings and extended family.

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The Danville Register and Bee: Victim ‘was not just killed, she was tortured,’ prosecutor says on opening day of murder trial

Chatham Star-Tribune: Jason Scott Rigney found guilty of first degree murder

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Victim Details

name

Heather Sue Matherly

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Danville

state

Date of Death

2018-09-23

Age at Death

First Name

Heather

Last Name

Sue Matherly

Last Updated

11/11/2025

Heather Sue Matherly
Death by Force

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Heather Sue Matherly
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