Former Nashville Paramedic Found Guilty of Murdering Wife and Father-in-Law

Matthew Konen, a former Nashville paramedic, has been convicted of the 2021 double murder of his wife Rachel and her father David Rodgers. Sentencing is set for January 13.

Former Nashville paramedic convicted of double murder after reinstatement of charges

Matthew Konen, a former Nashville paramedic, was found guilty of the 2021 double murder of his wife Rachel Konen and her father David Rodgers, wsmv.com reports. A Montgomery County jury returned the verdict following a three-week trial.

District Attorney General Robert Nash announced that Konen was convicted on two counts: criminally negligent homicide and first-degree murder. Nash serves as district attorney general for the 19th Judicial District.

Konen was initially indicted in May 2025 — more than four years after the deaths. The case had previously stalled: in 2023, the State of Tennessee entered a Nolle Prosequi, effectively suspending the prosecution.

"If, however, further investigation develops proof establishing proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the charges may be reinstituted by way of the Grand Jury process," Nash said in a statement to WSMV4 at the time. "There are no other persons of interest in this case."

Renewed investigation ultimately produced sufficient evidence to bring the case back before a grand jury, leading to Konen's indictment and subsequent trial. Sentencing is scheduled for January 13.

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