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Novena Mathis

Case from Benton-harbor, MI dated Jan 08, 2018

Victim Details

Novena Mathis

Female

Black / African American

Benton-harbor

MI

2018-01-08

38

Novena

Mathis

06/28/2026

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In the quiet community of Benton Harbor, Michigan, the life of a dedicated mother and healthcare professional was tragically cut short. Novena Pratrice Mathis, a 38-year-old Black female known affectionately as 'Vena,' was found deceased in her car on January 7, 2018. A respected medical assistant and phlebotomist, she had built a career of over 15 years at Lakeland Medical Center and Memorial Hospital in South Bend, where she was known for her compassionate care. Her sudden and violent death se ...
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  • The Herald Palladium : Probe shows Mathis shot to death
  • Benton Harbor man held in Kalamazoo to be charged with murder in ...
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    I came across Novena's story and my heart goes out to her family, especially those two children who ... ...Read More
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