In a step of progress in want may be their coldest case on file, Kentucky State Police have finally identified a man found murdered over three decades ago as William Matthews from Louisville. Known in reports as “handless footless,” Matthews’ brutalized remains were discovered by hunters in 1990. His hands and feet had been severed, and he had been shot and severely beaten. This breakthrough came from a genealogy DNA test, reigniting the investigation into this crime. While the identification marks a pivotal step forward, providing some closure to Matthews’ family, authorities continue to piece together who was behind this heinous act and why.