Matthew Groves: A Cold Case Still Haunts | Phoenix News

A tragic murder eight years ago left a Phoenix community heartbroken — Matthew Groves, a 26-year-old with a big heart, a love for music, and a habit of befriending strangers, was gunned down outside a bar. Though an arrest was made in 2019 based on surveillance footage and a friend’s tip, the case was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, leaving the family without closure. Matthew’s mother, Katherine Kirkconnell-Evans, recalls his kindness — even saving five lives through organ donation before his death. Every year, they gather for a vigil to honor him. Still grieving, she pushes for justice, hoping new leads — like releasing the video — will finally bring answers. Police remain silent on other suspects. The search for truth continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5542abd9836c0f2