The Many Cons of Mr. Wonderful

48 Hours

CBS News

True Crime, News, Tv & Film, Cbs

3.9 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful" by one of his victims, Matt Mathews repeatedly conned and defrauded numerous women he was romantically involved with, often after marrying them. Despite multiple arrests and convictions, his pattern of deception continued over decades, leaving a trail of financially and emotionally devastated victims. “48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/29/2000. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:02.0	Everyone who comes into this clinic is a mystery.
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0:09.0	Their symptoms in history are clues.
0:11.0	You saved her life.
0:13.0	We're doctors and with detectives.
0:15.0	I kinda love it if I'm being honest.
0:17.0	Solve the puzzle. Save the patient.
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