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Matthew B. Novak

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 28, 2008

Victim Details

Matthew B. Novak

Male

White / Caucasian

Philadelphia

PA

2008-09-28

24

Matthew

B. Novak

06/28/2026

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On a September evening in 2008, a trip to the Puerto Rican Day Parade in Philadelphia ended in tragedy for 24-year-old Matthew B. Novak, a Caucasian male from Mullica Hill, New Jersey. The night took a turn when the car he and his friends were in would not start near 6th and Green Streets. In an attempt to find help, Novak flagged down a passing blue Chevrolet Impala with New Jersey license plates. Inside the vehicle were three men who seemingly offered assistance.

Novak informed his frie ...
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  • Unsolved Case #93 Reference Number 09-03
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