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Josiah Mathews Jr.
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Decatur
State: Alabama
Date of birth: August 14, 1972
Date of death: October 10, 2001
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: October
LEA: Decatur Alabama Criminal Investigation Division
Case Description
On Oct. 10, 2001, 29 year old Josiah Game Matthews Jr. was working the night shift at a RaceTrac Fuel store at 23233 Alabama 20 near the Interstate 65 overpass where he was gunned down just after midnight. Investigators believe that it seemed to be a random killing and robbery. The RaceTrac fuel store did not have any cameras at the time and the building has been since demolished.
Anyone with information concerning Josiah Game Matthew's murder is asked to call the Decatur Alabama Criminal Investigation Division at 256- 341- 4645. To remain anonymous and possibly eligible for a reward, call Decatur Tip Line at 256-341-INFO (4636)
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