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Norman Chalker

Case from Belfast, NY dated Apr 20, 1910

Victim Details

Town Norman Chalker

Male

Belfast

NY

1910-04-20

Norman

Chalker

07/21/2026

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In the spring of 1910, the town of Belfast, New York, was shaken by the violent death of one of its own lawmen. Norman Chalker, a male Town Constable, was killed on the evening of April 20, 1910, while attempting to quell a disturbance at the Grand Central Hotel. A group of American railroad workers had been drinking and became disorderly, prompting the hotel proprietor to ask them to leave. As the men were exiting, one of them fired several shots into the air.

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    It's so baffling and sad how a peaceful evening could turn into such a devastating tragedy. I can't ... ...Read More
    05/29/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been diving into the Chalker and Gleason murders, and one aspect that really stic... ...Read More
    09/28/2023
    I'm diving deep into the Chalker-Gleason case from 1910, and something is really puzzling me. The co... ...Read More
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