 A 34-year-old bean a man who is a homicide suspect in his mother's death has been charged in connection with a different incident. Thomas Wayne Matthews appeared in Cass County District Court today on three counts of second degree assault with a dangerous weapon and on one count a fifth degree assault attempt to inflict harm. The judge set bail at $1 million without conditions and $500,000 with conditions. According to the criminal complaint in the case, Matthews is accused of stabbing two men and strangling a woman while trying to car jack two vehicles outside Big Winnie Barr on November 27. Matthews next quarter hearing is scheduled for next Monday. Matthews mother, 54-year-old Joy Marie Matthews was found dead on November 28 and her death has been ruled a homicide due to multiple stab wounds. Matthews is a suspect in his mother's homicide but the investigation is continuing and no charges have been filed in connection with the homicide at this time. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.