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To: City of Rochester and Governor Andrew Cuomo

Justice For Matthew Straton

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Conviction of Dr. William Lewik, who hid the body of Matthew Straton in his backyard for 80 days.

Why is this important?

My nephew Matthew Straton went missing on Oct. 28th 2013. My family was devastated and heartbroken. Dr. William Lewek was arrested after Matthew's body was discovered in his backyard, almost 80 days later. Lewek admitted to removing his body from his house to his backyard and covered him with dirt, debris, and a lawn chair. He dis guarded Matt's body like a piece of garbage. For 80 days, while we cried and anguished over Matthew's disappearance, this DOCTOR never called the police, never spoke up. He woke up ever morning to a Missing Persons Poster right across the street, and still CHOSE to do nothing. This man is roaming the streets as we speak. Please help bring Justice for Matthew Straton.

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