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True Crime And Wine: The Eyeball Killer Hosted By Kalero Vineyards

Sat, May 10, 2025 (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

Kalero Vineyard
36140 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
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Join John Matthews, veteran police officer, for a firsthand account of his capture of Dallas’ notorious serial killer - the Eyeball Killer.

True Crime and Wine: The Eyeball Killer with Dinner Buffet hosted by Kalero Vineyards

Join John Matthews, owner of Cassaro Winery, and highly decorated 40-year law enforcement veteran, for a behind-the-scenes look and firsthand account of his capture of Dallas’ most notorious serial killer- the Eyeball Killer. Learn about Oak Cliff in the 1980s and 90s, the investigation, the arrest and the unusual evidence that brought down a serial killer and ended his reign of terror.

Included in the ticket price is a dinner buffet which will begin at 5:30pm prior to the 6:30pm True Crime and Wine. The dinner buffet includes: Spring Harvest Salad (crisp lettuce, radish, cucuumber, tomato, local chevre,apple cider dessing), Creamy Smoked Whipped Potatoes, Chicken Scallopine (chicken in a creamy bourbon mushroom sauce, Broccolini) and Sweet Bites (Selection of Chef's Sweet bites). The full menu is listed below in the pictures section.

John Matthews has been a law enforcement analyst for both CNN and FOX News for over 25 years and a reoccuring guest on Good Morning America. He is a Texas Press Association award-winning writer who has published six books and co-author of The Eyeball Killer, a true crime Book of the Month published by Pinnacle Books and Doubleday. John has been featured in D Magazine and Texas Monthly and on numerous podcasts including: My Favorite Murder, True Crime Broads, Texas Crime and Wine. Some of his television credits include: Forensic Files, People Magazine Investigates, HBO Autopsy, Evil I, Very Bad Men, Born to Kill, Murder by the Numbers, Mark of a Killer and World’s Most Evil Killers. His story is currently being developed into a feature film called the Eyes of Jefferson and John is serving as Executive Producer.

John is a Past President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, current President of the Texas Wine Foundation, and was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement award by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the Office of the Governor in recognition of his career in law enforcement .

Price includes one glass of wine. Additional food, and wine by the glass or bottle are available during the event.

REFUND POLICY: This is a limited event and there are no refunds or exchanges.


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