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John Maletsky

Case from Chester, PA dated Jan 21, 1984

Victim Details

John Maletsky

Male

White / Caucasian

Chester

PA

1984-01-21

27

John

Maletsky

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John Maletsky, a 27-year-old male from Chester, PA, tragically lost his life on January 21, 1984. He was fatally shot by two assailants while stopped at a traffic light with his four-year-old daughter in the car. The attackers pulled him from the vehicle and shot him again before fleeing with his daughter. Maletsky succumbed to his injuries later.

The investigation led to the arrest of Michael Campbell, who was found guilty of robbery, second-degree murder, kidnapping, and criminal conspi ...
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