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Abe Farkas

Death by Force
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Abe Farkas, a 56-year-old man of Czechoslovakian ethnicity, was tragically killed on January 9, 2009, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Known for his selfless service to the community, Farkas operated a mobile grocery store out of a converted school bus, providing essential food and supplies to Chester residents who lacked access to a supermarket. His dedication to helping others was well-known, and he was beloved by many in the community.

On the night of his death, Farkas was shot multiple times ...Read More
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  • Delco Times: Murder victim grocer mourned; he ‘loved the people of Chester’
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Who killed Abe Farkas? | 6abc.com | 6abc Philadelphia | 6abc.com
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    Victim Details

    Abe Farkas

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Chester

    PA

    2009-01-09

    56

    Abe

    Farkas

    11/08/2025

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