Police: Wife kills member of '79 Final Four team allegedly for watching child porn

**Reg** · 02-12-2013, 10:45 AM

MEDIA, Pa. -- Authorities say a woman fatally stabbed her husband -- a member of the University of Pennsylvania's 1979 Final Four team -- as he slept. Police say she told a friend he had been watching child pornography.

According to court records, 53-year-old Matthew White was stabbed early Monday in his bed at his home in the Philadelphia suburb of Media. Investigators say his wife, Maria Rey Garcia-Pellon, is charged with first-degree murder and is being held in Delaware County jail.

Police say Garcia-Pellon went to a friend's home afterward and told her she had caught her husband viewing child pornography.

White was the starting center on Penn's Final Four team. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers and also played in Europe.

It wasn't clear if Garcia-Pellon had an attorney.

Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press

**Reveryroadie** · 02-12-2013, 12:26 PM

i would think you would put his azz in counseling as a first step, as opposed to killing him, but what the hell do i know LOL

**SoonerChuck** · 02-12-2013, 04:35 PM

I have to agree with Rev.What the hell is wrong with people? Child porn is some sick stuff,but murdering the guy wasn't necessary.

**Reg** · 02-12-2013, 05:00 PM

Different alleged precipitating crime, but this story strikes a painful personal chord for me. Blenda Gay, a high school teammate & friend of mine who played for the Raiders & Eagles was murdered by his wife while he slept. She stabbed him in his throat. She said he was abusive to her & she'd had enough. Spousal abuse like child porn is wrong...a terrible crime...but why not simply leave the asshole?

02-12-2013, 10:45 AM	#1
Reg Ray's #2 Hero/Gramps HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontiac,MI Posts: 39,316 Reputation: 1285 My Mood: : $303068	Police: Wife kills member of '79 Final Four team allegedly for watching child porn MEDIA, Pa. -- Authorities say a woman fatally stabbed her husband -- a member of the University of Pennsylvania's 1979 Final Four team -- as he slept. Police say she told a friend he had been watching child pornography. According to court records, 53-year-old Matthew White was stabbed early Monday in his bed at his home in the Philadelphia suburb of Media. Investigators say his wife, Maria Rey Garcia-Pellon, is charged with first-degree murder and is being held in Delaware County jail. Police say Garcia-Pellon went to a friend's home afterward and told her she had caught her husband viewing child pornography. White was the starting center on Penn's Final Four team. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers and also played in Europe. It wasn't clear if Garcia-Pellon had an attorney. Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press __________________

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Reveryroadie Roadie/NFL Swami/Co-Owner All Pro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,535 Reputation: 1744 My Mood: : $84244	i would think you would put his azz in counseling as a first step, as opposed to killing him, but what the hell do i know LOL __________________

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SoonerChuck Senior Member All Pro Video Poker Champion! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,727 Reputation: 1579 My Mood: : $63520	I have to agree with Rev.What the hell is wrong with people? Child porn is some sick stuff,but murdering the guy wasn't necessary. __________________ MIGHTY Lake Show MIGHTY Star Boys MIGHTY Redbirds

02-12-2013, 05:00 PM	#4
Reg Ray's #2 Hero/Gramps HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontiac,MI Posts: 39,316 Reputation: 1285 My Mood: : $303068	Different alleged precipitating crime, but this story strikes a painful personal chord for me. Blenda Gay, a high school teammate & friend of mine who played for the Raiders & Eagles was murdered by his wife while he slept. She stabbed him in his throat. She said he was abusive to her & she'd had enough. Spousal abuse like child porn is wrong...a terrible crime...but why not simply leave the asshole? __________________

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