‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing Durango, Colorado Currently Wed 63% chance of precipitation 54% chance of precipitation 72% chance of precipitation Ignacio man, with history of domestic violence, suspected of shooting wife in head Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 2:19 PM Updated: Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 4:03 PM Mathews Toggle font size Prosecutors did not ask that a higher bail be set for Damon Lamont Mathews, who is suspected of killing his wife, after he was arrested in November for domestic violence, according to court transcripts obtained by The Durango Herald. Mathews, 44, was arrested Nov. 24 on suspicion of domestic violence against his wife, Rachel Ream, 47. Mathews posted a $1,500 bail on Dec. 25, and six days later, is accused of killing Ream at her home in Ignacio.