Senior Agent Jim Robyn Bennet Matkin, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana

Senior Agent Jim Robyn Bennet Matkin

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana

End of Watch Wednesday, March 2, 2005

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Jim Robyn Bennet Matkin

Senior Agent Jim Matkin was killed in an automobile accident while on-duty.

He was patrolling Highway 565, near Wildsville, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree shortly before 5:00 am. Agent Matkin was killed instantly in the collision. A passerby discovered the accident and reported it to the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office.

Agent Matkin had served with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for six years and was assigned to the Enforcement Division's Statewide Strike Force. He is survived by his stepson, parents, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash

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Senior Agent Matkin,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Louisiana. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 2, 2025