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Jason Janek
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Whiting
State: Indiana
County: Lake County
Date of birth: April 9, 1980
Date of death: May 24, 2004
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: May
LEA: Lake County Sheriff's Office, Crown Point, Indiana
Case Description
Jason Janek, 24, and Kevin Abulhusn were reported missing in May 2004. A police officer had seen someone driving Jason's truck and attempted to pull them over, but the driver avoided him. The officer later found his truck abandoned with Jason's and Kevin's bodies in the back seat; both being shot in the head. Jason's family continues to advocate for him and seek justice.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at (219) 755-3400. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please contact Lake County Crime Stoppers at 1-847-662-2222.
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