Missing Mandy Matula’s Blood Found on Jacket in Boyfriend David Roe’s Car

There is more evidence connecting ex-boyfriend David Roe, who has since committed suicide, to the disappearance and possible death of missing Mandy Matula. DNA testing confirmed Mandy Matula’s blood was on a jacket found in the car of her ex-boyfriend, David Roe. Mandy Matula has been missing since May 2, 2013 in Prairie, MN. David Roe had been considered a person of interest in her disappearance; however, shot himself in the head and later died in a parking lot just prior to his questioning.

The investigation into the disappearance of 24-year-old Mandy Matula of Eden Prairie, Minn., has yielded new evidence, further tying her ex-boyfriend, who has since died, to the case.

Police said DNA testing confirmed Matula’s blood was on a jacket found in the car of her ex-boyfriend, David Roe. Authorities said they believe Roe, 24, of Victoria, Minn., was with Matula before she was reported missing.

In addition, ballistics testing on an unfired bullet found near an Eden Prairie church Saturday came from the same gun Roe used to shoot himself in the head, according to a news release. The ammunition was found near the Victory Lutheran Church May 4. by community volunteers helping with the investigation.

Also, police confirmed that an unfired bullet discovered Saturday near an Eden Prairie church was from the same gun that her boyfriend, David Roe, used to shoot himself.