Brutal Assault Leads to Tragic Death: Matthew Ivester Charged with Murder in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Oct 31, 2023, 01:00 AM
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Matthew Ivester, a 37-year-old resident of Centennial, Colorado, has been
charged with the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Stephanie Long, 36.
Deputies from Arapahoe County revealed disturbing details of the alleged fatal
beating that took place in September while the couple was watching a Broncos
game.
Deputies arrived at the couple’s residence in Centennial soon after midnight on
September 18, responding to a distress call. Ivester initially provided conflicting
accounts of the events leading to Long's critical condition, claiming she had
become unresponsive due to heavy drinking. However, surveillance footage from
inside their home told a different story.
Ivester told investigators that the video cameras weren’t working. However, they
were working and captured the brutal assault on Stephanie Long. Deputies
reported that Ivester shook her, slapped her, and put his hand on her throat,
preventing her from calling for help.
While Long initially survived the September 17 incident, she suffered a cardiac
arrest, falling into a coma with no brain activity. The medical team awaited
permission from her family to withdraw life support.
On September 21, Matthew Ivester was officially charged with second-degree
murder, two counts of assault in the first degree, two counts of assault in the
second degree, one count of assault in the third degree, and one count of
harassment.
Ivester’s narrative of the events surrounding the assault has raised significant
doubts. According to an affidavit, he initially suggested that Long's behavior may
have been influenced by heavy drinking and possibly crack cocaine use on the day
of the incident. He claimed they had been watching a Broncos game and had an
argument, during which Long allegedly headbutted him.
The affidavit detailed Ivester's changing accounts, indicating inconsistencies about
the location and circumstances of the argument. He described pushing Long down
on the couch and finding her on the bedroom floor later that evening.
Disturbingly, he allegedly left her unchanged despite her having urinated on
herself.
As Long's condition worsened, Ivester offered another explanation for the
headbutting incident, attributing it to Long's supposed multiple personalities.
Investigators revealed that Ivester had a history of physical altercations with Long,
including restraining her by grabbing her arm and throat.
Footage inside the home, however, painted a grim picture of the couple's
relationship. On September 17, the video allegedly captured them yelling at each
other and engaging in a physical altercation, with Ivester striking Long over the
head multiple times. He reportedly grabbed her throat, shook her violently, and
slapped her repeatedly, all while disregarding her pleas to stop.
Long, visibly injured during the altercation, complained of head pain and
attempted to call 911 through Google. Ivester prevented her from making the call
and took the phone from her hand. She tried to escape through the front door,
but Ivester stopped her from leaving.
A subsequent medical examination revealed the extent of Long's injuries,
including a large right subdural hematoma, diffuse cerebral edema, and
herniation. The injuries indicated a severe brain bleed and a lack of oxygen to the
brain.
Ivester is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 6.
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charged with the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Stephanie Long, 36.
Deputies from Arapahoe County revealed disturbing details of the alleged fatal
beating that took place in September while the couple was watching a Broncos
game.
Deputies arrived at the couple’s residence in Centennial soon after midnight on
September 18, responding to a distress call. Ivester initially provided conflicting
accounts of the events leading to Long's critical condition, claiming she had
become unresponsive due to heavy drinking. However, surveillance footage from
inside their home told a different story.
Ivester told investigators that the video cameras weren’t working. However, they
were working and captured the brutal assault on Stephanie Long. Deputies
reported that Ivester shook her, slapped her, and put his hand on her throat,
preventing her from calling for help.
While Long initially survived the September 17 incident, she suffered a cardiac
arrest, falling into a coma with no brain activity. The medical team awaited
permission from her family to withdraw life support.
On September 21, Matthew Ivester was officially charged with second-degree
murder, two counts of assault in the first degree, two counts of assault in the
second degree, one count of assault in the third degree, and one count of
harassment.
Ivester’s narrative of the events surrounding the assault has raised significant
doubts. According to an affidavit, he initially suggested that Long's behavior may
have been influenced by heavy drinking and possibly crack cocaine use on the day
of the incident. He claimed they had been watching a Broncos game and had an
argument, during which Long allegedly headbutted him.
The affidavit detailed Ivester's changing accounts, indicating inconsistencies about
the location and circumstances of the argument. He described pushing Long down
on the couch and finding her on the bedroom floor later that evening.
Disturbingly, he allegedly left her unchanged despite her having urinated on
herself.
As Long's condition worsened, Ivester offered another explanation for the
headbutting incident, attributing it to Long's supposed multiple personalities.
Investigators revealed that Ivester had a history of physical altercations with Long,
including restraining her by grabbing her arm and throat.
Footage inside the home, however, painted a grim picture of the couple's
relationship. On September 17, the video allegedly captured them yelling at each
other and engaging in a physical altercation, with Ivester striking Long over the
head multiple times. He reportedly grabbed her throat, shook her violently, and
slapped her repeatedly, all while disregarding her pleas to stop.
Long, visibly injured during the altercation, complained of head pain and
attempted to call 911 through Google. Ivester prevented her from making the call
and took the phone from her hand. She tried to escape through the front door,
but Ivester stopped her from leaving.
A subsequent medical examination revealed the extent of Long's injuries,
including a large right subdural hematoma, diffuse cerebral edema, and
herniation. The injuries indicated a severe brain bleed and a lack of oxygen to the
brain.
Ivester is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 6.
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com