Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel
Two men were arrested Wednesday night in connection with the 2010 death of an Egg Harbor City mother of two. Dontay Matthews, 21, of Elwood, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder. Mario Adams, 27, of Hammonton, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, murder and unlawful possession of a weapon. The arrests related to the murder of Deanna Downs. Superior Court Judge James Savio set Adams’ bail at $1 million cash. Matthew’s bail was set at $300,000 cash. Matthews and Adams are lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility
