On a Sunday evening in Aiken, South Carolina, a simple act of kindness ended in a double tragedy that claimed the life of 28-year-old Logan Michael Novak. Known affectionately by his family and friends as 'Superman' for his readiness to help others, Logan was giving a friend, Harry Butler, a ride on November 19, 2017. Their journey concluded in the Hahn Village neighborhood on the 300 block of Bradby Lane, where both men were fatally shot.
Logan, a White male, was a 2007 graduate of South Aiken High School and was remembered for his outgoing personality and his passion for drawing, painting, and comic book heroes.
The investigation into the double homicide led authorities to identify Anthony Tyron Price as the primary suspect. Price, who had a history of criminal activity, became the focus of a multi-agency effort involving the Aiken Public Safety, the 2nd Circuit Solicitor's Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Demonstrating the urgency to apprehend the person responsible, the ATF offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Following an intensive investigation, Anthony Tyron Price was arrested and faced serious charges for his alleged role in the deaths of Logan Novak and Harry Butler. He was charged with two counts of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. In the wake of this senseless violence, Logan's family, including his parents Sharon LaFountain Squires and Michael Novak, mourned the loss of a man who they said never met a stranger and would befriend almost anyone instantly. To honor his memory, his family requested that attendees of his memorial service wear Superman attire, a fitting tribute to a young man who was seen as a hero in his own right by those who knew and loved him.
