Russell Douglas Novak

Murdered
Case Description
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Russell Douglas Novak, a 70-year-old resident of Plano, Illinois, was fatally shot in his home on September 27, 2024. The incident occurred in the 3800 block of Pratt Street, where Plano police responded to a report of gunshots around 6:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Russell Novak with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite attempts at life-saving efforts, Novak succumbed to his injuries.

The shooting was part of a home invasion, and police quickly identified a suspect and a vehicle believe ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Russell Douglas Novak

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Plano

    IL

    2024-09-27

    70

    Russell

    Douglas Novak

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    12/08/2024

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    Has anyone heard if there is any DNA evidence in the Russell case? I am curious to know if this is a... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
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