Episode
The Blackout Murder of Livye Lewis
- Podcast
- Murder Files Unsealed
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- May 23, 2026
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- 2614
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Summary
The episode details the tragic 2020 homicide of Livye Lewis, a promising young nursing student from Hemphill, Texas, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Matthew Hoy Edgar. The narrative explores the volatile relationship between the two, highlighting a history of domestic abuse and a complex love triangle that culminated in a fatal shooting on Halloween morning. Following his arrest, Edgar unsuccessfully attempted to use an alcohol-induced blackout as a legal defense for the crime. The account further describes the high-profile nature of the case, which included the defendant fleeing during his trial and a subsequent year-long manhunt. Ultimately, the sources conclude with Edgar’s 99-year prison sentence and the profound emotional impact his actions had on the local community. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.