Widow of Green Beret Speaks Out Against False Narratives After Suicide

Widow of Green Beret Sheds Light on Husband’s Tragic End

In a heartfelt interview, Jennifer Davis, widow of Matthew Livelsberger, a Green Beret from Colorado Springs, has addressed the rumors and misinformation surrounding her husband’s death. Livelsberger died by suicide in a rented Tesla Cybertruck just moments before it exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day.

Speaking on the “Speak the Truth” podcast with host Matt Tardio, Davis reminisced about the days before Livelsberger’s death, describing a joyful Christmas and the shocking news of her husband’s passing. “I wanted to ensure that I gave her a voice,” said Tardio, who is based in Dallas.

“Matt did 19 years in the Army, with multiple deployments,” Tardio noted, emphasizing Livelsberger’s honorable service. He mentioned that Davis contacted him through a mutual contact, and he verified her identity through several channels before sharing their conversation on his YouTube channel. “There’s a lot of slanderous information that is out there,” Tardio added. “I do believe her statements to be true.”

Choosing to remain silent with the media, Davis decided to speak publicly to clarify the misinformation surrounding her family, particularly for the sake of her 7-month-old daughter. “There has been so much misinformation out there about my family,” Davis expressed during the podcast.

The couple, married in July 2022, maintained homes in Colorado Springs and Germany, where Livelsberger was stationed. “It worked best for our family to make sure that I also had a home to go to where I had my support system,” Davis explained.

Livelsberger, part of the 10th Special Forces group at Fort Carson, was on a two-week leave in Colorado Springs. Davis recalled his excitement to be home and see his daughter, describing it as a surprising turn of events with no prior indications.

During his leave, Livelsberger planned a family trip to Breckenridge, intending to meet a Navy SEAL acquaintance to collect drones for his return to Germany. On December 26, after preparing breakfast for Davis, Livelsberger excused himself from a hike due to a stomachache, later departing alone for Breckenridge.

Feeling abandoned and upset, Davis later understood his decision as a protective measure. Journal entries on Livelsberger’s phone indicated he believed he was being followed.

On December 30, Livelsberger emailed Davis about changing account passwords to prevent her from tracking him. Unaware of the incident in Las Vegas on January 1, Davis was informed by Livelsberger’s father, who had been contacted by reporters.

The grim reality surfaced when the FBI requested a meeting with Davis and asked her to identify tattoos on her husband, eventually requesting a DNA sample from their daughter. “The entire time, I was still hoping that… my husband was going to be there,” Davis recounted tearfully.

In the aftermath, Davis has focused on protecting her daughter, addressing false reports that she had expelled Livelsberger from their home. Journal entries suggest Livelsberger’s actions were driven by a sense of duty to protect his family.

Reading from his journal, Davis shared Livelsberger’s words: “I have a wonderful wife and 7-month-old baby girl. All I ever wanted to do is have a family. My wife and daughter are the most incredible humans on this earth. Please physically protect my family, mostly because they are going to get caught up in all of this.”

Davis wants the public to recognize Livelsberger’s commitment to his country and love for his family, hoping for answers in the future.

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