# Event Details - **Event Name**: True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt Cellars - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join John and help profile the Grim Sleeper - who loved children and took care of the elderly while brutally murdering neighborhood women.About this EventTrue Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt CellarsJoin John Matthews, owner of Cassaro Winery, and highly decorated 40-year law enforcement veteran, as he and the audience profile Lonnie Franklin Jr., the Grim Sleeper. He was a Los Angeles serial killer known as a neighborhood character who ran a chop shop, took care of the elderly, loved his children but murdered vulnerable women at night. Franklin earned his nickname by supposedly taking a 14-year hiatus from killing but did he really ever stop? During this interactive 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 M**der, 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 K*ll, M**der by the Numbers, Mark of a Killer and World’s Most Evil Killers. His story is currently being developed into a feature film called the Eyes of Jefferson and John is serving as Executive Producer.John is a Past President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, and 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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/93efdb50-a576-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dce8c8b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/94005610-a576-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9413b700-a576-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1161-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/shorts/POwEItOYcKE - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grapevine/true-crime-and-wine-the-grim-sleeper-hosted-by-red-dirt-cellars/100001998112387940 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Red Dirt Cellars - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 53.98, max: 53.98, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grapevine - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Red Dirt Cellars - **lat**: 32.9375631 - **long**: -97.0781506 - **full address**: Red Dirt Cellars, 401 South Main Street, Grapevine, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt Cellars - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2af036f4e2d38af9da96f5150b3c6b88e00862bed46cd224b1be5e11b9b336d7-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787175970 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt Cellars being held? - **A:** True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt Cellars takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Red Dirt Cellars, 401 South Main Street, Grapevine, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt Cellars? - **A:** True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt Cellars is organized by Cassaro Winery - Ovilla. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper hosted by Red Dirt Cellars is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grapevine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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