Murders of Gary Matson and Winfield Mowder
Gary Matson | |
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| Born | April 6, 1949 California, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 1999 (aged 50) Redding, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Ballistic trauma |
| Known for | Murder victim |
| Partner | Winfield Mowder |
Winfield Mowder | |
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| Born | May 30, 1959 California, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 1999 (aged 40) Redding, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Known for | Murder victim |
| Partner | Gary Matson |
Gary Matson (April 6, 1949 — July 1, 1999) and Winfield Mowder (May 30, 1959 — July 1, 1999) were a gay couple from Redding, California, who were murdered by white supremacist brothers Benjamin Matthew Williams and James Tyler Williams. The Williams brothers confessed to killing the couple because they were gay.