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Melvin Gerald Wax

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Oct 27, 2018

Victim Details

Melvin Gerald Wax

Male

White / Caucasian

Pittsburgh

PA

2018-10-27

88

Melvin

Gerald Wax

06/24/2026

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Melvin Gerald Wax, an 88-year-old male of Jewish ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a beloved member of the New Light Congregation in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Wax was known for his dedication to the synagogue, often being the first to arrive and the last to leave. His death was part of a larger tragedy, as he was one of the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

On that fateful day, a gunman entered the synag ...
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  • CNN: Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting found guilty of all charges | CNN
  • the Guardian: Truck driver convicted of killing 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
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    Has anyone else been reading about Melvin Wax’s role in the New Light Congregation? It’s truly i... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else read about what a dedicated member of the New Light Congregation Melvin Wax was? I f... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting case closely, and I just can’t stop thinki... ...Read More
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