Baytown high school stabbing suspect licked fingers, smiled after alleged murder, investigator says

Cory Scott, a criminal investigator with Goose Creek CISD Police, testified that he arrived at the school between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. after being alerted to a stabbing in a classroom.  Scott told the judge he observed “copious amounts of blood” on the floor, tables, and walls, evidence of a brutal altercation between Matthews and Meismer. Scott described seeing Matthews covered in blood and reportedly smiling.  Footage recorded by KPRC 2 from Wednesday’s hearing captured Matthews calmly nodding his head as Scott explained surveillance footage logistics from the school. The teacher who intervened during the fight told Scott that he had to physically restrain Matthews, including grabbing and twisting Matthews’ nose to get him to finally release Meismer from a chokehold.  Students also provided statements describing the chaotic scene. One student said they saw the fight unfold with “copious amounts of blood” while teachers attempted to intervene. A student witness also claimed that Matthews, while being restrained after the stabbing, began licking his fingers.