Anthony Matthews: Few Clues in Murder of Venice Official

By Chad Garrison Mon., Dec. 19 2011 at 10:04 AM

Authorities in metro East St. Louis are at a loss to explain the murder of the Venice street superintendent over the weekend.

Anthony Matthews, 56, was walking out of his home around 7:30 p.m. Saturday for his part-time job as a security guard at a Brooklyn strip club when he was shot to death by an unknown assailant. The suspect fled on foot and then got into a vehicle waiting for him about a block away.

Police say no one they've interviewed regarding Matthews has had a bad word to say about the deceased. Yesterday Matthews' grieving widow, JoAnn Matthews, told the Post-Dispatch the same.

"We weren't having any trouble with anybody," she said.

Anyone with information regarding Matthews' murder is urged to call the Illinois State Police office at 618-346-3990 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

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December 17, shooting, Venice Illinois

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Scott

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come on copers he testifyed in a drug case the day before iam sure you got some names.or they would not of put 18 rounds in him.if you cant figure this one out we need new detectives.

Raytuck3000

r u fucking kidding me i know sooo much more than this article is even trying 2 say and i hardly knew him! belevie nothing what u read this just pisses me the @$#! OFF!

LAYLA

Duck ws a father figure, friend, discipliner, justa all around great warm hearted man... my heart hurts to know hes been robbed of his duties, as a friend, husband , employee n most important a father.... we live n a cruel world n I pray that justice is served ... I'm so upset I'd rather the streets do it rather than our so called justice system .... I loved him for the 6 yrs I've known him (I am an entertainer) and we have lost a part of us RIP PAPA DUCK

Dallas

he was jo jo and all i can say is i hope justice is done he was a good man to everyone and always watched over us girls and was well respected and good hearted R.I.P. DUCK

Lovemyboo4ever69

i worked their as a entertainer for 7yrs duck protected all us girls and was a good man with a good heart and always did everything to keep the club strong and kp trouble away R.I.P. DUCK sent with lots of love homie u were a good hearted man and hope justice is served!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peoples80

We all know that he was a good man. You can tell, he was black and worked at a strip club both highly sought after characteristics of a good man.

Anonymous

Could've been worse... could've been a internet commenter that wastes all his time thinking anyone gives a shit about what he hates.

Steve

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I have also known Duck for 20 years since Fannies Cabaret. Nothing but respect for him. He was always the first to lend a hand to anyone....it was just the way he was. Miss ya already my good friend. :(

jumpinjezebel

I'd guess it was some punk he had to throw out of the club. Duck didn't even talk tough - but he was big enough to back it up if need be. Shocked by this.

Scott

yes iknew him for 20 years and worked at the club with him when it was fannies cabert.and he walked silent but carryed a huge stick

Jojo

Lmao your so right!!! And he didnt even need that stick people just respected him

Jojo ;)

You had a positive influence on my life and keep me safe at all times along with a lot of others u will never be forgotten!!! Maybe prayers be with your family!

KITTY

Hmmm. An unknown assailant. Let me help the cops ID the perp: Black male, stocky build wearing a hoodie and sweat pants. Left the scene in a old beat up Cadillac. Well, that certainly trims the list of suspects!