Karen Hendershott

Your Honor: From the first time we met Matthew, as a small child, the thing that most stands out was that smile; that big, broad, bright smile that could light up any room anywhere. It was his mom’s smile. It was contagious. You couldn’t help but feel the warmth when...

Brian Smith

Matt Carrington Matt was my cousin. We are related through my father and his cousin Greg. All through my life matt has been around. He has played Frisbee, rode bikes, rafted, rocked, fished, and played sports with me in my life. We would always go up to Yosemite and...

Brandi Vahl

Matt’s death has had a huge impact on many people, his family and his friends. I remember that horrible day just like yesterday. I woke up that morning not feeling that well so I decided to stay home from school. As my parents were leaving the house they told me that...

Bobby Rodriguez

Matthew Carrington My mother called my godmother on the morning of February 2 nd, 2005, trying to get a hold of me. As soon as I realized what time it was, I knew something was weird. My mom knows that I’m not a morning person and for her to call me at about 8am,...

Bobbie Vahl

IMPACT STATEMENT Your Name: Bobbie VahlVictim’s Name: Matt CarringtonDefendant’s Name:Court Case Number:Sentencing Date: Greg and Debbie Smith are my best friends. Even though we are not blood relatives they along with Matt and Travis are definitely a part...

Bill Vahl

IMPACT STATEMENT Your Name: Bill VahlVictim’s Name: Matt CarringtonDefendant’s Name:Court Case Number:Sentencing Date: My name is Bill Vahl and I’d like to tell you that I knew Matt just about his entire life. Matt was a wonderful kid and grew up to be an...