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False Accusation Led to Fatal Stabbing | Chico News
A jury in Shasta County has convicted Matthew Riddle of first-degree murder for fatally stabbing Cy Johnson with a kitchen knife at a Redding housing facility in September 2025. Riddle fled the scene but was quickly apprehended crossing Highway 299. The deadly confrontation allegedly stemmed from Riddle’s false accusation that Johnson was a registered sex offender. The jury also found Riddle used a deadly weapon, adding a serious sentencing enhancement. This case underscores how swiftly violence can erupt from false claims—and now, Riddle faces sentencing on October 8, 2026, in Shasta County…
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