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Raoul Schwartz

Case from South Bridgton, ME dated Nov 11, 1976

Victim Details

Raoul Schwartz

February 6, 2023

Male

White / Caucasian

South Bridgton

ME

1976-11-11

1976-11-11

1884-04-29

91

Raoul

Schwartz

07/05/2026

1


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A man dies in a fire determined to be arson
In the early morning hours of November 11, 1976, a devastating fire engulfed a home in the quiet community of South Bridgton, Maine. When the flames were finally extinguished, the residence was completely destroyed. Near the front entrance of the charred remains, authorities discovered the body of the home's elderly owner, 91-year-old Raoul Schwartz, a male resident of the town.

An investigation into the blaze was immediately launched by the Maine State Police. Their findings determined t ...
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  • 40 Years Ago, a 91-year-old Maine Man Died in A Fire
  • Obituaries | UMaine Alumni Association
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    I’ve been reading about the unsolved case of Raoul Schwartz and something that’s really stuck ou... ...Read More
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