# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 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 EventCassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim SleeperJoin 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/events7/banners/409647f0-8e29-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1110-h740-dce8c8b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/40aaba50-8e29-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/40c39980-8e29-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1161-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/shorts/POwEItOYcKE - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ovilla/cassaro-winery-true-crime-and-wine-the-grim-sleeper/100001994103620609 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: 707 W Main St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 42.42, max: 42.42, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ovilla - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 707 W Main St - **lat**: 32.527216 - **long**: -96.8877354 - **full address**: 707 W Main St, 707 West Main Street, Ovilla, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8be95082dd90fb103ff44962ad5ba0d981c42105c0602747ae6517591daebe81-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf6f7ef-gmir.jpg?v=1784173640 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper being held? - **A:** Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper takes place on Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 707 W Main St, 707 West Main Street, Ovilla, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper? - **A:** Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper is organized by Cassaro Winery - Ovilla. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine: The Grim Sleeper is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ovilla, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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