The U.S. Marshals Service increased the reward for information leading to the arrest or capture of David Gordon Jenkins by $2,500. The total reward for Jenkins now stands at $5,000 after he was put on the state’s most wanted list on April 10, 2013.
The 46 year old Jenkins of Manchester, is wanted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and TBI for one count of first degree murder and one count of felony murder for the beating death of 26-year-old Corey Nathaniel Matthews. Matthews was found beaten to death in a cornfield near the Jackson Cemetery in Cowan on March 24. Investigators believe Matthews’ was targeted by four men because of his affiliation with the Aryan Nation. Three are in custody charged with murder; Jenkins is the last remaining fugitive.
Jenkins is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5’10” and weighs approximately 185 lbs. He has numerous tattoos on his arms, left shoulder, chest, back and thighs, as well as numerous scars. Jenkins criminal history dates back to 1985 and includes assault, drug trafficking, resisting arrest, possession of stolen property, robbery, escape, writing bad checks, DUI and traffic violations.
Jenkins is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5’10” and weighs approximately 185 lbs. He has numerous tattoos on his arms, left shoulder, chest, back and thighs, as well as numerous scars. Jenkins criminal history dates back to 1985 and includes assault, drug trafficking, resisting arrest, possession of stolen property, robbery, escape, writing bad checks, DUI and traffic violations.
