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True Crime And Wine: The Toy Box Killer

Sun, March 8, 2026 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

707 W Main St
707 West Main Street
Ovilla, TX 75154
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Join John in profiling David Parker Ray, a suspected serial killer who spent $100,000 outfitting a soundproof trailer to torture victims.

Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Toy Box Killer

Join John Matthews, owner of Cassaro Winery, and highly decorated 40-year law enforcement veteran, for an interactive event profiling the life and crimes of suspected serial killer David Parker Ray who was so organized he spent $100,000 outfitting a special soundproof trailer so he could abduct, torture and kill his victims. During this unique presentation, true crime lovers will have an opportunity to profile - along with John - the crimes, victims and locations of these horrific attacks.

John Matthews has been a law enforcement analyst for both CNN and FOX News for over 25 years and a reccuring guest on Good Morning America. He is a Texas Press Association award-winning writer who has published six books and co-author of The Eyeball Killer, a true crime Book of the Month published by Pinnacle Books and Doubleday. John has been featured in D Magazine and Texas Monthly and on numerous podcasts including: My Favorite Murder, True Crime Broads, Texas Crime and Wine. Some of his television credits include: Forensic Files, People Magazine Investigates, HBO Autopsy, Evil I, Very Bad Men, Born to Kill, Murder by the Numbers, Mark of a Killer and World’s Most Evil Killers. His story is currently being developed into a feature film and John is serving as Executive Producer.

John is a Past President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, current President of the Texas Wine Foundation, and was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement award by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the Office of the Governor in recognition of his career in law enforcement .

Price includes one glass of wine. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Additional food and wine by the glass and bottle is available for purchase.

REFUND POLICY: This is a limited event and there are no refunds or exchanges.


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