For Immediate Release - Mar 17, 2006

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Pam Russell
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Re: Matthew Goddard Sentenced to Two Life Sentences plus 48 years

    Matthew Arthur Goddard, DOB: 12-22-60, was sentenced to two consecutive life in prison sentences plus 48 years for the murder of 61-year-old Sigrid Matthews in June, 2005.
     Matthews was staying with her sister in
Wheat Ridge. A neighbor of theirs had recommended his nephew to do some plumbing work for the ladies. The nephew, Goddard, had been in prison once already. He did do the plumbing work for them, but he came back a few days later and brutally sexually assaulted and murdered Matthews. He then stole her car and fled to Arizona. He was extradited back to Colorado.
     On
January 31, 2006, Goddard plead guilty to First Degree Murder, Sexual Assault, First Degree Burglary, Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft.