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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 ...Read More
Victim Details

Novena Mathis

Female

Black / African American

Benton-harbor

MI

2018-01-08

38

Novena

Mathis

12/24/2025