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Basim (Basil) Sulaka

Case from Clinton-township, MI dated Mar 28, 2014

Victim Details

Basim (Basil) Sulaka

Male

Other Race

Clinton-township

MI

2014-03-28

51

Basim

(Basil) Sulaka

07/03/2026

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Basim 'Basil' Sulaka, a 51-year-old Chaldean man, was a beloved figure in his Clinton Township, Michigan, community. A husband and father to two daughters, he was the proud owner of the Moon Lite Party Store on Harper Avenue, a business he had run for nearly two decades. Known to his customers and friends as 'Sweet Basil,' he was described as a kind and gentle man who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Having recently survived a battle with cancer, his family and community were ...
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