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Comedy Club Owner's Violent Rampage Ends in Death
18 Mar
Summary
- Owner fatally shot ex-father-in-law and targeted ex-wife.
- Becker, diagnosed with terminal cancer, was found dead later.
- The suspect had recently moved to Arizona from Alaska.
Mathew Thomas Becker, 61, died on March 15, 2026, after a shooting spree that claimed the life of his ex-father-in-law. Becker had reportedly been diagnosed with terminal cancer and had recently relocated to Arizona.
On the morning of Saturday, March 14, 2026, Becker allegedly attempted to shoot his ex-wife outside her hair salon in Alaska. Shortly thereafter, he fatally shot Romaine Clark inside a nearby residence.
Authorities initiated a manhunt for Becker, which concluded on March 15, 2026, when his body was discovered in a wooded area in Eagle River. The cause and manner of his death are currently under investigation. Becker owned a comedy club called Chuckleheads in Arizona.
