About this episode

The episode discusses the tragic murder of beloved diner owner Shafiq “Steve” Ezzedine on Memorial Day weekend in 2011.

Send us Fan Mail On Memorial Day weekend in 2011, beloved New Jersey diner owner Shafiq “Steve” Ezzedine was finishing up another long shift at the family restaurant he’d spent decades building. Known throughout Roxbury Township for his kindness, generosity, and tireless work ethic, Steve often left the diner unlocked after closing in case someone hungry needed help. Hours later, his wife Amal returned from church and found the diner dark, the phone off the hook, and Steve stabbed to death in...

People in this episode

Hosts: Arlene, Leah, Bree

Topics covered

• murder
• diner owner
• kindness
• community
• tragedy
• true crime

Keywords

• murder
• diner
• New Jersey
• Shafiq Ezzedine
• Memorial Day
• true crime
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New Jersey, Roxbury Township

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