NC NC - Matthew Stewart, 31, Mooresville, 9 Jun 2009
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The podcast is called "Unforgotten : The Unsolved Murder of Matt Stewart"
You can stream it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or from the podcast's website:
Unforgotten
Matthew Ryan Stewart, a 31 year old, married father of three, who lived in a quiet subdivision in Mooresville, NC. A graduate of both Mooresville High School and Mitchell Community College, he worked as a nurse at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
Around 40 minutes after midnight on June 9th, 2009, an intruder entered the Stewart's home, walked into the master bedroom, and began opening fire on Matt and his wife as they slept beside their one-year-old son. Matt's wife was shot once in the wrist, but ultimately escaped the house with their son, and ran across the street to a neighbor's house to call 911. The official 911 log indicates police arrived at the scene at 12:49am, but did not enter the Stewart’s home until 2:30am, allegedly, due to fear of a hostage situation. Upon entering the home, law enforcement found Matt Stewart, dead in the master bathroom, having been shot and stabbed multiple times. The Stewart’s 3 year old daughter was found in the house, unharmed. According to numerous accounts, the 3 year old slept through the entire incident. There was no sign of forced entry or valuables taken. The NC State Bureau of Investigation arrived at the scene that day and have maintained an open investigation on this case, along with Mooresville Police Department.
Weeks later, police released a facial composite sketch of Matt’s attacker. A sizable reward was offered to the public from the family, law enforcement, and the governor's office, in exchange for information that could lead to the capture of Matt’s killer.
In 2016, Stewart’s widow gave a brief account of her experience in a youtube video entitled Angel’s Story:
Police Sketch of Suspect
After nine years, police have yet to name a suspect or give any indication that progress has been made in the investigation. In the media, the story virtually disappeared in the years after the murder, only resurfacing in 2018 with the release of a documentary podcast series, "UNFORGOTTEN : The Unsolved Murder of Matt Stewart"
Around 40 minutes after midnight on June 9th, 2009, an intruder entered the Stewart's home, walked into the master bedroom, and began opening fire on Matt and his wife as they slept beside their one-year-old son. Matt's wife was shot once in the wrist, but ultimately escaped the house with their son, and ran across the street to a neighbor's house to call 911. The official 911 log indicates police arrived at the scene at 12:49am, but did not enter the Stewart’s home until 2:30am, allegedly, due to fear of a hostage situation. Upon entering the home, law enforcement found Matt Stewart, dead in the master bathroom, having been shot and stabbed multiple times. The Stewart’s 3 year old daughter was found in the house, unharmed. According to numerous accounts, the 3 year old slept through the entire incident. There was no sign of forced entry or valuables taken. The NC State Bureau of Investigation arrived at the scene that day and have maintained an open investigation on this case, along with Mooresville Police Department.
Weeks later, police released a facial composite sketch of Matt’s attacker. A sizable reward was offered to the public from the family, law enforcement, and the governor's office, in exchange for information that could lead to the capture of Matt’s killer.
In 2016, Stewart’s widow gave a brief account of her experience in a youtube video entitled Angel’s Story:
Police Sketch of Suspect
After nine years, police have yet to name a suspect or give any indication that progress has been made in the investigation. In the media, the story virtually disappeared in the years after the murder, only resurfacing in 2018 with the release of a documentary podcast series, "UNFORGOTTEN : The Unsolved Murder of Matt Stewart"
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Well, my mind goes in only one direction when I read no forced entry, nothing taken and minor wounds to one person vs. fatal wounds to another. But I am incredibly skeptical and jaded - so don't mind me over in the corner here...
I agree with meanmaryjean.
Nice little podcast. 'Wonderful light you're shining on a case that's been "in the dark" too long. And, maybe it's not too late to find the truth.
I realize religious aspects are a part of Matt's community as well as a central part of his life. But, I struggled when listening to the religious "opinions" shared by some of the friends and family interviewed. (but that's just me... so I will find my own corner to occupy
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From wbtv report 2009
"The police chief told WBTV this is a very strange case and his detectives are putting all of their resources into trying to find the killer."
Police perplexed by Mooresville murder - | WBTV Charlotte
Is the same police chief still chief??
Nice little podcast. 'Wonderful light you're shining on a case that's been "in the dark" too long. And, maybe it's not too late to find the truth.
I realize religious aspects are a part of Matt's community as well as a central part of his life. But, I struggled when listening to the religious "opinions" shared by some of the friends and family interviewed. (but that's just me... so I will find my own corner to occupy
) From wbtv report 2009
"The police chief told WBTV this is a very strange case and his detectives are putting all of their resources into trying to find the killer."
Police perplexed by Mooresville murder - | WBTV Charlotte
Is the same police chief still chief??
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Hi @boldera! There’s a WS thread on this case. Perhaps we should flag a mod to combine this one and the other one you created into the original. That way, we can find and discuss the history of the case that’s here, too.
NC - NC - Matthew Stewart, 31, Mooresville, 9 June 2009
NC - NC - Matthew Stewart, 31, Mooresville, 9 June 2009
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Hello all, 1st time here. I def think the wife hired a hit man to kill husband. Don't make sense that she got out with a minor injury, and the baby with her. Nothing stolen, quick murder, in and out. Trace the money, her bank accounts, money gram, western union trades for the week prior and after in her area, police dropped the ball or it is a cop who did this hit.
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Hi NYC, welcome to Websleuths!
I hadn’t thought about a cop commiting the murder.
You’re welcome to check out/follow/comment the WS thread for this case. I’ve requested a mod consider combining these two per the site’s ToS, so this one might move or merge soon.
NC - NC - Matthew Stewart, 31, Mooresville, 9 June 2009
I agree with meanmaryjean.
Nice little podcast. 'Wonderful light you're shining on a case that's been "in the dark" too long. And, maybe it's not too late to find the truth.
I realize religious aspects are a part of Matt's community as well as a central part of his life. But, I struggled when listening to the religious "opinions" shared by some of the friends and family interviewed. (but that's just me... so I will find my own corner to occupy
From wbtv report 2009
"The police chief told WBTV this is a very strange case and his detectives are putting all of their resources into trying to find the killer."
Police perplexed by Mooresville murder - | WBTV Charlotte
Is the same police chief still chief??
Chief Carl Robbins retired in 2015. At the time of Matt Murder, Chief Robbins had only just taken the role. Mooresville police chief retiring Dec. 1 after 21 years on the force
Maybe he tried to solve this?? Maybe the police dept needed more resources?? I will be listening to the podcast for more details
Maybe he tried to solve this?? Maybe the police dept needed more resources?? I will be listening to the podcast for more details
There are different schools of thought on that. The official line is that Mooresville PD tried there darndest to solve this and continue trying to this day, it remains an open investigation.
Some in the community believe the investigation has been inactive for some time, and/or that it was never wholeheartedly or professionally conducted from the very beginning...
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Bumping this thread. I’ve been listening to the podcast this morning. Definitely hinky, if you ask me. Looking forward to future episodes.
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Excellent podcast! I want more info!! I really hope someone else picks up this investigation.
I have only listened to the first few so far, but it is excellent! I went to highschool with Matt's sister, and though we haven't kept in touch, I have often wondered how the family is doing and what their relationship is with the wife. I was shocked to hear his sister on the podcast say the family hasn't talked about it and has never asked the wife any questions. I hope this investigation picks back up and hasn't completely stalled out. It appears everyone is willing to just move on. They can't even write an updated article because no one is talking. Matt deserves justice.
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Thank you Freddie for the work you have put into the podcast! You are the only one who has put forth the effort to seek justice for Matt. There has been 10 years of silence and allowing a cold blooded killer to live among us. It is very difficult to stir interest in a cold case, but I would love to see some expert sleuths jump in and help to push for justice.
Freddie’s podcast is a tremendous effort in seeking out the truth about the murder of Matt Stewart.
A couple of questions/concerns:
I’d like to know why Matt & Angel’s daughter who was, allegedly, asleep during the murder is such an after thought to Angel. She takes her baby with her as she fled the scene but leaves her daughter sleeping in her room while there is an apparent killer in her home. As a mother, I can tell you with absolute certainty that if I were able to flee the home with one child in my arms I would get the other child as well. It would be risky but a mother in this situation would be protective, fierce and risk her own life to get BOTH children out of the house.
The fact that she did not do this is terribly suspicious to me. What did she know that I apparently do not? Or is there something mentally wrong with Angel?
Also, I can not find confirmation that the deceased wife of the man she marries after Matt’s murder died in a tragic way. There’s a YouTube video of Angel that her new husband produced with her talking about the murder. They allude to his wife but do not mention how she died. Furthermore, she never once mentions how ‘relieved’ she is to learn that her daughter who was left in the home was unharmed. This should have left a huge impact on her, yet there’s nothing...
What Angel Does NOT say, speaks volumes.
#TruthForMattStewart
#unforgotten
A couple of questions/concerns:
I’d like to know why Matt & Angel’s daughter who was, allegedly, asleep during the murder is such an after thought to Angel. She takes her baby with her as she fled the scene but leaves her daughter sleeping in her room while there is an apparent killer in her home. As a mother, I can tell you with absolute certainty that if I were able to flee the home with one child in my arms I would get the other child as well. It would be risky but a mother in this situation would be protective, fierce and risk her own life to get BOTH children out of the house.
The fact that she did not do this is terribly suspicious to me. What did she know that I apparently do not? Or is there something mentally wrong with Angel?
Also, I can not find confirmation that the deceased wife of the man she marries after Matt’s murder died in a tragic way. There’s a YouTube video of Angel that her new husband produced with her talking about the murder. They allude to his wife but do not mention how she died. Furthermore, she never once mentions how ‘relieved’ she is to learn that her daughter who was left in the home was unharmed. This should have left a huge impact on her, yet there’s nothing...
What Angel Does NOT say, speaks volumes.
#TruthForMattStewart
#unforgotten
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Amen to every word of this.
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