Samuel Matthews was fatally stabbed on the morning of Monday, August 4, 2003, in the 4800 block of Bass Place SE in Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department ruled his death a homicide and opened an investigation.

Years later the case remains unsolved. Police have offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction, have not publicly identified any suspects, and list the investigation with the Homicide Branch as ongoing. The family and neighborhood continue to await answers and justice.

If anyone remembers seeing or hearing anything in that area around 11:47 a.m. on August 4, 2003, or has information that could help, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch.