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True Crime and Wine: Fundraiser for Elli…

Name: True Crime and Wine: Fundraiser for Ellis County Museum
Start: 2026-02-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-20T01:30:00+00:00
Location: 707 W Main St

True Crime and Wine: Fundraiser for Ellis County Museum

Date & Time

📅 Fri, Feb 20, 2026

🕐 Time TBD

Ends: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM

Location

📍 707 W Main St

707 West Main Street, Ovilla, TX 75154, United States, Ovilla, TX, 75154

🏙️ Dallas

About This Event

Join John for a behind-the-scenes look and firsthand account of his capture of Dallas’ most notorious serial killer -the Eyeball Killer.

Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Eyeball Killer

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. During this interactive presentation, true crime lovers will have an opportunity to profile - along with John - the crimes, victims and locations of these horrific attacks.

John Matthews has been a law enforcement analyst for both CNN and FOX News for over 25 years and a reccuring 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 and shareable charcuterie boards and pizza bites. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Additional food and wine by the glass and bottle is available for purchase.

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