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Matthew Clyde Austin

Case from Saint-elmo, IL dated Apr 19, 2014

Victim Details

Matthew Clyde Austin

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint-elmo

IL

2014-04-19

47

Matthew

Clyde Austin

06/21/2026

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Matthew Clyde Austin, a 47-year-old white male, passed away on April 19, 2014, in Saint Elmo, Illinois. Born on December 15, 1966, in Effingham, Illinois, he was a resident of Brownstown, Illinois, at the time of his death. Matthew, known as "Matt" to his friends and family, was a farmer and co-owner/operator of Richardson Brothers Greenhouses Inc. in Saint Elmo. He was also an avid aviator and a member of the First Church of God in Saint Elmo and the NRA.

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    Did anyone else notice how deeply involved Matthew was in various community activities? His presence... ...Read More
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