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Inside the FBI highlights news, cases, and people from around the Bureau—in audio form. For more information, visit fbi.gov.
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Narrator: The FBI has added an alleged member of a Chicago-based gang to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list—an addition that reflects our unflinching commitment to crushing violent crime in our communities.
Joseph Matos, also known by the nickname “Troubles,” is sought in connection with the 2021 shooting of an off-duty Army National Guard soldier. The Bureau is now offering a reward of up to $1 million for information that leads to Matos' arrest and conviction.
Investigators hope that Matos’ addition to the Top Ten list will persuade someone with information about his whereabouts to come forward, since they suspect that one of his associates has been helping him hide out.
They’ve pursued leads in several states but stress that no detail about Matos or his whereabouts would be too small to potentially lead to a breakthrough.
On this episode of our podcast, we’ll explain how you can help the FBI and our law enforcement partners end Matos’ time on the run and ensure he’s brought to justice.
This is Inside the FBI.
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Narrator: In July 2021, Chrys Carvajal was a 19-year-old, newly minted Army National Guard soldier who was back in town to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with friends and loved ones.
Investigators say that Matos and Gary Roberson—both alleged members of the Milwaukee Kings street gang—approached Carvajal as he walked to his vehicle after attending a party on the North Side of Chicago. Carvajal was then fatally shot.
Carvajal had no gang affiliations or connections to either of the men. The head of the FBI’s Second City Gang Task Force, which is investigating the matter, called it “a tragic case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Second City Gang Task Force: When innocent members of the community are struck down by gang violence, it’s the highest priority of the FBI to bring these offenders to justice.
Narrator: Authorities allege that Matos and Roberson carried out the shooting to improve their status within the gang.
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Narrator: The Milwaukee Kings is an offshoot of the Latin Kings that operates on Chicago’s Northwest Side and has been known to traffic drugs and commit acts of violence—including murder and assault—to expand and defend its perceived territory in the Midwestern city.
In 2024, Matos and Roberson were indicted on murder in aid of racketeering and firearms-related charges. Roberson was arrested and remains in federal custody awaiting trial.
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Narrator: But Matos remains on the run.
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Narrator: Joseph Matos was born on September 9, 1982, in Illinois.
He is 6 feet, two inches tall, and weighs about 220 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
You may also be able to recognize him from a series of distinct tattoos located on various parts of his body. These include:
• The phrase “M-Town Kings” on the right side of his neck
• The number 1300 on the left side of his neck
• The phrases “Heaven Sent” and “Hellbound” on his forearms
• The phrase “Trust no one” on his left hand
• The phrase “Move in Silence” on his right hand
• The name “Jesus Christopher Matos” written across his chest; and
• The phrase “Most Wanted” written in script across his torso.
Matos should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about Matos' whereabouts is encouraged to contact the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI—that's 1-800-225-5324—or submitting a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. You can submit tips anonymously.
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Narrator: You can visit fbi.gov/violentcrime to learn about the Bureau’s role in fighting violent crime and the kinds of violations we investigate.
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