Kenneth Matthews victim of fatal stabbing on 2100 block of Lawrence Street (72)

Earlier this week, we told you about a fatal stabbing on the 2100 block of Lawrence Street. The Denver coroner's office has now identified the victim of this crime as Kenneth Matthews, 43, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He died of stab wounds to the chest. Thus far, the Denver Police...

By Michael Roberts

May 6, 2011

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Earlier this week, we told you about a fatal stabbing on the 2100 block of Lawrence Street. The Denver coroner's office has now identified the victim of this crime as Kenneth Matthews, 43, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He died of stab wounds to the chest.

Thus far, the Denver Police Department has made no arrests nor named any suspects. Look below to see our previous coverage.

Original item, 11:28 a.m. May 2: The bloodshed continues. At around 2:40 a.m. last night, the Denver Police responded to a call about a wounded man on the 2100 block of Lawrence Street. They soon found a person who appeared to have been stabbed -- and shortly after his arrival at Denver Health, he was pronounced dead.

At this point, no suspect information is being released.

Likewise, the victim of the crime hasn't been identified. The Denver coroner's office will make the announcement in what's being investigated as a homicide.

Look below to see an interactive graphic showing the area near where the man was found; if you have problems seeing the image, click "View Larger Map."

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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