Leigh Matthews | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 July 1983 |
| Disappeared | 9 July 2004 Morningside, Johannesburg |
| Died | 9 July 2004 (aged 21) |
| Body discovered | 21 July 2004 Walkerville, south of Johannesburg |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Student |
| Parent(s) | Rob and Sharon Matthews |
Leigh Matthews (8 July 1983 – 9 July 2004) was a South African university student who was kidnapped and murdered. Her disappearance and murder sparked a media frenzy, with the ensuing investigation and court case being one of the most closely followed in South African history.