In a tragic incident of violence, a heartless murderer brutally killed his housemate in a dispute over toilet paper. Kenneth Matthews, a generous man who had offered shelter to Franklin Paul Crow, was viciously attacked by Crow with a sledgehammer and a hammer, resulting in severe injuries including a skull fracture and broken fingers. The brutal murder took place in Moss Bluff, Florida, in February 2006, leading to Crow’s arrest two days later.
Crow, with a criminal history, initially denied the crime but later accepted a plea deal of 30 years in prison for second-degree murder. In a letter to the judge, Crow expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging the consequences of his choices. Despite the family’s desire for harsher punishment, Crow’s sentencing brought a sense of closure, albeit not the justice they had hoped for.
During the court proceedings, Midge Pennington, Kenneth’s sister, expressed her anguish and questioned the perpetrator’s motives, seeking answers for the senseless act of violence. The emotional impact of the loss was further highlighted in a letter read by the Assistant State Attorney, reflecting the family’s deep pain and confusion over the tragic event.