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Stephen Szladek

Case from Manhattan, NY dated Feb 22, 1980

Victim Details

Stephen Szladek

Male

Manhattan

NY

1980-02-22

26

Stephen

Szladek

06/22/2026

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On the morning of February 22, 1980, the lives of 26-year-old Stephen Szladek and his partner, former television actor Richard 'Dick' Kallman, were brought to a violent and tragic end in their Manhattan apartment. The couple, who ran a successful antiques and art dealership from their home, were the victims of a premeditated robbery that turned into a double homicide. Szladek, a male, was found murdered alongside Kallman in their residence.

The investigation into the brutal slayings led a ...
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  • The Life & Times of Hollywood: The brutal murder of TV Star Dick Kallman. Protege of Lucille Ball; Star of 60s tv series Hank. - The Life & Times of Hollywood
  • THE CITY; Verdict in Killings Of 2 on East Side (Published 1981)
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    I've been diving into the details of the Stephen Szladek and Dick Kallman case, and one thing that s... ...Read More
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